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| Giants lauded as Super Bowl champs in NYC parade
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 AP - Thousands of fans roared as New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning hoisted the team's Super Bowl trophy from a glittering blue-and-white float Tuesday during a victory parade through New York City, which Mayor Michael Bloomberg quipped should now be nicknamed the "Big Blue Apple."
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| Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:33:19 GMT) |
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| Contador may still appeal doping ban, won't retire
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 AP - Alberto Contador is considering appealing his two-year doping ban handed down to him by sport's highest court, maintaining his innocence a day after being stripped of his 2010 Tour de France title.
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| Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:40:17 GMT) |
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| Big Ten exploring 4-team playoff
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| AP - The Big Ten, which helped squash the notion of a four-team playoff to crown a national champion in college football several years ago, is taking another look. |
| Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:15:36 GMT) |
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| AP Source: Big East moving toward adding Memphis
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| AP - A person familiar with the talks says the Big East is in discussions with Memphis about the Tigers joining the conference in all sports. |
| Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:18:11 GMT) |
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| RB Ricky Williams says he's retiring from NFL
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| AP - Ricky Williams is retiring from the NFL. |
| Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:30:40 GMT) |
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| Woods offers solution against long putters
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 AP - Tiger Woods has a solution to long putters — make them no longer than the shortest club in the bag.
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| Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:47:04 GMT) |
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| New Chiefs coach promises to 'attack' on offense
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 AP - Kansas City's fifth offensive coordinator in four years is hoping to lend some much-needed permanence to his new team.
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| Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:38:36 GMT) |
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| Lawsuit: George Brett falsely advertises necklaces
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 AP - Lawyers are seeking class-action status for a lawsuit that claims Hall of Fame slugger George Brett has been falsely advertising necklaces and bracelets as being able to help improve health and sports performance.
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| Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:13:18 GMT) |
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| Knicks' Anthony out 1-2 weeks with groin injury
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| Reuters - New York Knicks All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony will be sidelined for one to two weeks with a strained right groin, the National Basketball Association team said Tuesday. |
| Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:11:41 GMT) |
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| Mercer beats East Tennessee State 54-46
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| AP - Bud Thomas, Langston Hall and Travis Smith scored 11 points each to lead Mercer in a 54-46 victory over East Tennessee State Monday night, its eighth straight win. |
| Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:46:11 GMT) |
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| CAS to issue Ullrich doping case verdict Thursday
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| AP - Sport's highest court will issue a second verdict this week involving a doping case against a Tour de France winner. |
| Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:00:57 GMT) |
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| Ducks beat Flames 3-2 in 8th round of shootout
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 AP - Niklas Hagman scored the deciding goal in the eighth round of a shootout and the Anaheim Ducks beat Calgary 3-2 on Monday night for their 14th straight home victory over the Flames.
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| Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:26:41 GMT) |
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| LPGA season begins with more events, optimism
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| AP - A dry board in the office of LPGA Tour Commissioner Mike Whan is filled with black-and-blue, an appropriate color scheme for a tour that had been taking its lumps over the last couple of years. |
| Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:44:19 GMT) |
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| MMA's 'Iron Mike' gets prison in Vegas sex case
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 AP - A mixed martial arts fighter once featured on Spike TV's "The Ultimate Fighter" is going to prison for one to four years for the attempted sexual assault of a woman at his home in April 2010.
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| Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News - Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:59:36 GMT) |
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| Chavez Jr. retain belt against Rubio
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| AP - Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. retained the WBC middleweight title Saturday night, earning a unanimous decision over fellow Mexican Marco Antonio Rubio. |
| Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News - Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:01:36 GMT) |
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| Foyt released from Houston hospital
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| AP - A.J. Foyt has been released from a hospital in Houston, where he was being treated for complications from knee surgery. |
| Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News - Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:50:31 GMT) |
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| Oly legacy officials to name stadiums after games
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| AP - The Olympic Park Legacy Company has started taking bids for naming rights for major stadiums once the 2012 London Olympics are complete. |
| Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:39:18 GMT) |
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| McAdams and Tatum star in "The Vow" |
| Stars Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum hit the red carpet for the premiere of the love story, "The Vow." Ed Baran reports.
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| Read More...(Source: Reuters Video: Entertainment - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:08:00 -0500) |
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| Algorithm charts the way to music success |
| Feb. 7 - A team of scientists from Bristol University in the UK will be watching with particular interest as this year's Grammy Awards ceremony hands out statuettes for musical achievement in 2011. The scientists have developed algorithmic software they say can predict whether a song will be a hit or a flop with 60 percent accuracy, a development that could one day make the job of the Grammy judges much easier. Jim Drury reports.
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| Read More...(Source: Reuters Video: Entertainment - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:53:00 -0500) |
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| Pro skateboarder lives California dream job |
| Feb. 7 - Professional skateboarder Jordan Hoffart is living his dream in the perpetual sunshine of Southern California. Whether he is competing on the professional circuit, filming video footage for one of his brand sponsors, giving advice to up-and-coming skateboarders or simply trying out a new trick, he is exactly where he wants to be. Multimedia by Mike Blake.
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| Read More...(Source: Reuters Video: Entertainment - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:34:00 -0500) |
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| Oscar nominees enjoy Academy lunch |
| Feb. 6 - Clooney, Pitt, Streep and newcomers Jean Dujardin are among the 2012 Oscar nominees taking part in the annual Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences luncheon in Beverly Hills. John Russell reports.
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| Read More...(Source: Reuters Video: Entertainment - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:46:00 -0500) |
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| Jay Z makes it to Carnegie Hall |
| Feb. 6 - The rapper is hosting a two-day benefit concert to raise money for United Way and his scholarship foundation. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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| Read More...(Source: Reuters Video: Entertainment - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:47:00 -0500) |
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| Super Bowl sparks GM, Ford ad fight |
| Feb. 6 - The Super Bowl ads were the co-stars of the show, with car companies as the lead players and a lot of drama that continues well after the big game. Bobbi Rebell reports.
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| Read More...(Source: Reuters Video: Entertainment - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:16:00 -0500) |
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| Lagerfeld turns newspaper editor |
| Feb. 6 - Designer Karl Lagerfeld swaps hemlines for headlines as he becomes guest editor of the Metro newspaper. Cindy Martin reports.
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| Read More...(Source: Reuters Video: Entertainment - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:19:00 -0500) |
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| Morgan Freeman gets top German film award |
| Feb. 6 - U.S. actor Morgan Freeman is given a lifetime achievement award at the German Golden Camera ceremony. Mirja Mey reports.
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| Read More...(Source: Reuters Video: Entertainment - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:30:00 -0500) |
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| "Chronicle" tops box office, Johansson honored in Berlin |
| Feb. 5 - The day's top showbiz news and headlines including "Chronicle" leads the box office, Scarlett Johansson and Denzel Washington are honored in Germany, and Gerard Depardieu to play Dominique Strauss-Kahn. Bob Mezan reports.
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| Read More...(Source: Reuters Video: Entertainment - Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:48:00 -0500) |
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| Michelle Yeoh premieres "The Lady" |
| Feb. 3 - Actress Michelle Yeoh premieres "The Lady" at Hong Kong charity gala to raise money for Amnesty International. Lindsay Claiborn reports.
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| Read More...(Source: Reuters Video: Entertainment - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:20:00 -0500) |
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| Don't rule out all Middle East trips |
| Nervous American travelers will likely choose to avoid the entire Middle East right now, but travel experts say that plenty of region's diverse destinations are calm and open for business.
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| Read More...(Source: CNN.com - Travel - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:54:34 EST) |
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| After much delay, Senate clears FAA bill |
| After passing 23 temporary extensions, the Senate voted 75 to 20 Monday to approve a long-term funding bill for the FAA and sent it to the president for his expected signature.
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| Read More...(Source: CNN.com - Travel - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:36:13 EST) |
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| Make the front-desk clerk your ally |
| When it comes to hotel rooms, the definition of "best" is in the mind of the key holder. Here's how to be sure that you're getting the best possible room to suit your needs.
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| Read More...(Source: CNN.com - Travel - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:04:32 EST) |
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| Strike in France expected to ground many overseas flights |
| Air France expects to cancel nearly half its long haul flights Tuesday as a strike by aviation workers enters its second day.
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| Read More...(Source: CNN.com - Travel - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:07:21 EST) |
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| Montana airport gets private screeners |
| The TSA said Monday it will allow a Montana airport to hire a private company to conduct the TSA screening.
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| Read More...(Source: CNN.com - Travel - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:44:10 EST) |
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| Nearly 500 cruisers stricken by Norovirus |
| Nearly 500 cases of Norovirus have been reported on two Florida-based Princess Cruises ships, the cruise line said Sunday.
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| Read More...(Source: CNN.com - Travel - Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:10:03 EST) |
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| Bali beyond sun, sand and sex |
| Bali may have its share of tourists seeking nothing more than sun and sex in the party triad of Kuta, Legian and Seminyak, but this only forms a small part of what's on offer.
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| Read More...(Source: CNN.com - Travel - Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:29:16 EST) |
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| 'Downton Abbey' tourism buzz |
| Lots of sexy, glamorous and irresistible characters make their way through "Downton Abbey." But to many fans, the castle is the biggest star.
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| Read More...(Source: CNN.com - Travel - Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:05:50 EST) |
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| Where to get married like a star |
| The approach of Valentine's Day may bring thoughts of love, perhaps even marriage. Here's where to get married like a star.
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| Read More...(Source: CNN.com - Travel - Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:37:37 EST) |
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| Paris vs. NYC: An artist's take |
| Vahram Muratyan's personal tale of two cities began with a serious case of the travel bug. Born in Paris, he grew up with an obsession with New York. The feeling inspired a series of whimsical illustrations.
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| Read More...(Source: CNN.com - Travel - Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:38:50 EST) |
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| OLIN Designs Metropolitan Museum a New Fifth Avenue Plaza |
| An ambitious plan is in the works to transform the plaza in front of the Metropolitan Museum of Art into a more efficient and pleasing space.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Arts - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:29:20 GMT) |
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| Oscar Nominee Luncheon Attracts Big Names |
| The annual Oscar nominees luncheon, where everyone roots for one another, was attended by 150 of the 188 in the running for awards, including 20 in the acting category.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Arts - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:00:08 GMT) |
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| Music Review: Jay-Z Headlines a Concert at Carnegie Hall |
| Fans of disposable income had much to cheer about on Monday night, as Jay-Z ran through his capitalist-themed catalog at the highest-profile hip-hop show ever at Carnegie Hall.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Arts - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:55:18 GMT) |
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| New Music: Paul McCartneys Kisses on the Bottom, Featuring Standards |
| Kisses on the Bottom, an album of standards by Paul McCartney, is a jaunty tip of the hat to the pop music of his parents generation.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Arts - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:23:06 GMT) |
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| Eisenhower Family Raises Objections to Planned Memorial |
| A planned memorial to Dwight D. Eisenhower, with Frank Gehry as the architect, has raised hackles within the Eisenhower family.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Arts - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:06:30 GMT) |
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| Dance Review: Ratmanskys Don Quixote Has Premiere in Seattle |
| Alexei Ratmansky brings his interpretation of Don Quixote, first performed in the Netherlands, to Seattle.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Arts - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:20:05 GMT) |
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| Antoni Tàpies, Spanish Abstract Painter, Dies at 88 |
| Mr. Tàpies grounded his work in the brute reality of the Spanish street and in the turbulent political dramas of his youth in Catalonia.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Arts - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:30:03 GMT) |
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| Art Review: VIP Art Fair 2.0 Is Virtual, Modeled on the Traditional |
| Art Fair 2.0 takes a second stab at the virtual exhibition (and the Web site runs more smoothly this year).
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Arts - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:57:16 GMT) |
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| ArtsBeat | London Theater Journal: Revenge Served Sticky, and Cleanly Staged Comedy |
| The zippy new National Theater production of Shakespeare's "Comedy of Errors" is a clear reconception, while the Young Vic's hot-and-sticky new interpretation of "The Changeling," a Jacobean revenge tragedy, is mired in pudding.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Arts - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:15:32 GMT) |
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| Theater Review : Pascale Armand in The Convert, by Danai Gurira |
| Danai Guriras ambitious new play, The Convert, about the arrival of colonialism in 1895 southern Africa, is having its premiere at the McCarter Theater Center in Princeton, N.J.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Arts - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:47:19 GMT) |
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| The Carpetbagger: Making a Play for Older Voters (and Moviegoers) |
| AARP's Movies for Grownups Awards finally get some (limited) respect.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Arts - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:06:17 GMT) |
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| The Carpetbagger: The Nominees' Lunch Applause-o-Meter |
| The Oscar nominees' lunch yields interesting tidbits, like the level of applause for "The Help" stars.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Arts - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:55:28 GMT) |
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| The Carpetbagger: Harry Potter and the Continuity Question |
| "Harry Potter's" production designer talks about the challenges of art direction over all eight films. (Hint: Hogwarts isn't exactly the same in every feature.)
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Arts - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:13:39 GMT) |
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| In an NCIS Milestone, Mark Harmons Agent Gibbs Looks Back |
| NCIS celebrates its success as No. 1 and its unusual longevity with a special episode on Tuesday night.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Arts - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:47:19 GMT) |
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| Television Review | 'The River': The River on ABC - Review |
| The River, a new series on ABC, is about a rescue expedition in the Amazon basin.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Arts - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:17:15 GMT) |
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| ArtsBeat: Chris Brown to Perform at the Grammys |
| Grammy officials say he will appear in the same show with Rihanna, a former girlfriend who Mr. Brown admitted having assaulted at a party before the Grammy Awards three years ago.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Arts - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:04:47 GMT) |
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| ArtsBeat: Ai Weiwei and Herzog & de Meuron to Design Serpentine Pavilion |
| The Serpentine Gallery in London announced on Tuesday that the architectural firm Herzog & de Meuron and the artist Ai Weiwei -- the brain trust behind the Beijing National Stadium, aka the Bird's Nest -- will collaborate again to create the 2012 Serpentine Gallery Pavilion.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Arts - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:36:32 GMT) |
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| ArtsBeat: Deborah Voigt Withdraws From Tuesday's Performance of 'Götterdämmerung' |
| Katarina Dalayman will take her place in the role of Brunnhilde.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Arts - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:29:13 GMT) |
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| High Ambitions for My Image Studios in Harlem |
| Developers are proceeding with plans for My Image Studios, a living room of black and Latino-flavored arts and culture in Harlem.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Arts - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:47:06 GMT) |
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| Books of The Times: Autumn in the Heavenly Kingdom by Stephen R. Platt |
| In his new book, Stephen R. Platt recounts the 19th-century Taiping conflict in China, perhaps the bloodiest civil war of all time.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Arts - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:23:35 GMT) |
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| Music Review: Carmina Burana Choral Project at Carnegie Hall |
| The premieres of works by three student composers was followed by an impressively prepared chorus drawn from high schools in the New York region in a performance of Carl Orffs Carmina Burana.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Arts - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:58:14 GMT) |
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| The Scoop: New York City iPhone App |
| Get a selection of the listings on your iPhone with The Scoop, The Timess guide to what to eat, see and do in New York.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Arts - Fri, 24 Sep 2010 14:20:32 GMT) |
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| The Week Ahead: Feb. 5 11 |
| A selection of cultural events this week.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Arts - Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:30:09 GMT) |
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| Mindful Eating as Way to Fight Bingeing |
| A concept based on Buddhist teachings encourages people to eat slowly, paying close attention to the sensation and purpose of each morsel.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Dining & Wine - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:19:07 GMT) |
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| Restaurant Review: Kutshers Tribeca - NYC - Restaurant Review |
| Kutshers Tribeca updates Eastern European Jewish cuisine in a spacious modern setting.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Dining & Wine - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:09:20 GMT) |
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| Single-Serve Coffee Brewers Make Convenience Costly |
| Single-serve brewing machines are soaring in popularity, but the cost of the coffee is far higher than it may seem.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Dining & Wine - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:01:58 GMT) |
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| The Pour: Côte-Rôtie and Its Various Styles - The Pour |
| Nowadays, rather than a perfumed delicacy, a bottle of Côte-Rôtie is more likely to be a powerhouse, big and fruity.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Dining & Wine - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:57:46 GMT) |
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| A Suit Airs Debate on Organic vs. Modified Crops |
| Consumer resistance to transgenic food is high, part of a debate that is coming to life in courtrooms and online.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Dining & Wine - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:41:29 GMT) |
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| Mead Enjoys a Renaissance |
| Meads reputation is being restored as makers bring all of the refinements of a winery or craft brewery into their field.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Dining & Wine - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:28:52 GMT) |
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| A Good Appetite: Plain-Jane Cookie Dresses Up for Valentines Day - A Good Appetite |
| Chocolate shortbread gets a slick of tart cherry jam, a thick layer of luscious dark chocolate ganache, and a salty sprinkle of fleur de sel.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Dining & Wine - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:37:16 GMT) |
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| City Kitchen: Lobster Stew With a Pastry Top for Your Valentine City Kitchen |
| Dazzle your valentine with something luxurious: lobster stew with a pastry lid, finished with a shower of freshly snipped herbs.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Dining & Wine - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:36:46 GMT) |
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| $25 and Under: Butcher Bar - NYC - Restaurant Review |
| At Butcher Bar in Astoria, cuts of meat can be taken home or cooked and served on the spot.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Dining & Wine - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:55:16 GMT) |
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| Empellón Cocina Opens, Ted & Honey Expands |
| Empellón Cocina, Alex Stupaks second Mexican restaurant, opens in the East Village, and Ted & Honey Cafe opens at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Dining & Wine - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:40:04 GMT) |
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| Dining Calendar: From Feb. 8 |
| Valentines Day gifts at New Amsterdam market; Scotch tasting at the Brandy Library; exploring Mexican food in Diego Riveras time at the 92Y Tribeca; and other events.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Dining & Wine - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:32:15 GMT) |
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| Eat: The Beauty of a Blank Slate |
| With a little practice and a little added flavor, a humble chicken breast can be anything you want.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Dining & Wine - Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:57:15 GMT) |
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| Food Stuff: Whoopie Pies for Valentines Day |
| Cranberry Island Kitchen makes heart-shaped whoopie pies with a variety of fillings.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Dining & Wine - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:42:13 GMT) |
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| Food Stuff: Prestat Chocolates Available in the United States |
| Prestat, an English company that has roots in France, now sells its chocolates this side of the pond.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Dining & Wine - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:40:12 GMT) |
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| Diners Journal: Sushi Shop, From Paris to Madison Avenue |
| A French specialist in takeout sushi is opening a satellite in Midtown Manhattan.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Dining & Wine - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:29:35 GMT) |
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| Diners Journal: Georgetown Cupcake Heads for SoHo |
| A Washington bakery plans a Manhattan branch with New York-themed cupcakes.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Dining & Wine - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:03:54 GMT) |
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| New Jersey Dining | Upper Montclair: At Upstairs in Upper Montclair, a Fresh Approach Review |
| The chef at Upstairs, in Upper Montclair, is a humble sort, but his restaurant has started to attract a lot of attention, rewarding diners with something new and fresh every few weeks.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Dining & Wine - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:32:07 GMT) |
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| Long Island Dining | Mineola: Vinoco, a Tiny Tapas Restaurant in Mineola Review |
| Vinoco, which opened nearly a year ago, is tiny, but once you get a table you feel exceptionally lucky.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Dining & Wine - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:00:05 GMT) |
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| Westchester Dining | Tarrytown: Sol Mar Offers Cuisine From Brazil and Portugal Review |
| Sol Mar specializes in cuisine from Brazil and Portugal.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Dining & Wine - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:42:49 GMT) |
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| Connecticut Dining | Candy Shops: Connecticut Shops Offer Candy Before Valentines Day |
| Three confectioneries in western Connecticut offer everything from truffles to turtles.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Dining & Wine - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:44:49 GMT) |
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| Diners Journal: Five Dishes at Kutsher's Tribeca |
| The cuisine of the Catskills comes to TriBeCa.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Dining & Wine - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:46:04 GMT) |
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| Video: On Google's Lunch Menu: Mindful Eating |
| Video of a day devoted to living thoughtfully, at Google headquarters in California.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Dining & Wine - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:34:00 GMT) |
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| Diner's Journal: Submit a Question on Mindful Eating |
| Dr. Jan Chozen Bays, a pediatrician and meditation teacher in Oregon and the author of a guide to mindful eating, will answer your questions on the philosophy and practice of eating thoughtfully.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Dining & Wine - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:14:15 GMT) |
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| Recipes for Chocolate Desserts |
| Mousse, whoopie pie, and other sweets for your sweetie on Valentines Day.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Dining & Wine - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:46:07 GMT) |
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| DINING: Dark Chocolate-Cherry Ganache Bars |
| A sweet for your sweetie: Melissa Clark demonstrates how to make dark chocolate-cherry ganache bars.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Dining & Wine - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:16:22 GMT) |
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| Kutshers Tribeca |
| A new restaurant updates the Jewish cuisine of the Catskills resorts in a modern setting.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Dining & Wine - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:00:26 GMT) |
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| Mindful Eating at the Blue Cliff Monastery |
| Twice a week, the Pine Bush, N.Y., monastery opens its doors for a day of mindfulness, which includes lunch.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Dining & Wine - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:39:48 GMT) |
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| Op-Docs: El Wingador |
| The filmmaker Errol Morris explores the excessive eating habits of El Wingador, a five-time champion of the Philadelphia Wing-Bowl.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Dining & Wine - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:53 GMT) |
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| Recipes for Health: Mushrooms and Chard Recipes for Health |
| This earthy and nutritious dish stays moist with a little cooking water from the grains.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Dining & Wine - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:02:06 GMT) |
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| Recipes for Health: Skillet Collards and Winter Squash With Barley Recipes for Health |
| Dont toss out the barley cooking water: It adds flavor and texture to these sautéed vegetables.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Dining & Wine - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:02:47 GMT) |
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| Recipes for Health: Beet Greens With Beets, Lemon and Yogurt Recipes for Health |
| The authentic version of this Greek dish has a lot more olive oil, but its slimmer cousin doesnt fail to satisfy.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Dining & Wine - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:02:56 GMT) |
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| Recipe: Dark Chocolate-Cherry Ganache Bars - Recipe |
| A recipe for dark chocolate-cherry ganache bars.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Dining & Wine - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:37:17 GMT) |
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| Recipe: Lobster Stew With a Pastry Lid Recipe |
| A recipe for lobster stew with a premade pastry lid.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Dining & Wine - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:36:44 GMT) |
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| Recipe: Flaky Pastry Lids Recipe |
| A recipe for pastry lids that can be prepared and baked ahead of time.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Dining & Wine - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:36:43 GMT) |
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| Recipes for Health: Winter Squash and Cabbage and a Winter Vegetable Gratin Recipes for Health |
| The vegetables in this dish are perfectly happy served with grains, or they can form the basis for a hearty Provençal-style gratin.
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| Recipes for Health: Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts and Red Beans With Lemon and Mustard |
| The seasons sturdy roots, squash and greens need little more than a few turns in a hot pan to become appealing partners for a variety of grains.
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| Recipes for Health: Risotto With Red Kale and Red Beans Recipes for Health |
| Despite what you may have heard about risotto, this colorful dish doesnt require constant stirring.
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| Recipes for Health: Savory Bread Pudding With Kale and Mushrooms Recipes for Health |
| This satisfying dish, made with low-fat milk, puts stale bread to good use.
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| Chili For All |
| No question, chili is one of America's favorite dishes, especially around Super Bowl time. But it seems that no two chili dishes are alike. We all have our own idea of what chili should be, whether it features red meat, white meat, no meat, the type of beans to use, the amount of heat, and so on. So here are six kinds of chili, all of them low fat. Enjoy these chilis with some cornbread, and with a little spoonful of low-fat sour cream or nonfat Greek yogurt on top.
Chicken Chili Photo © Fiona Haynes, licensed to About.comChili For All originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Friday, February 3rd, 2012 at 19:39:30.Permalink | Comment | Email this |
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| Super Bowl Lite |
| Super Bowl Sunday looms, and for many, it has less to do with the two teams on the field and more to do with the ads, the half-time show and, of course, the food. Second only to Thanksgiving, Super Bowl food consumption is staggering. About 8 million pounds of popcorn will be eaten, 28 million pounds of potato chips, 90 million pounds of chicken wings, and millions of pizzas will be ordered, all washed down with 50 million cases of beer. But if you're trying to cut down on fat, what can you do? Try some of my tips and suggestions for planning a lower fat Super Bowl Party.
Sloppy Joes Photo © Fiona Haynes, licensed to About.comSuper Bowl Lite originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Monday, January 30th, 2012 at 19:17:31.Permalink | Comment | Email this |
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| White Bean Dip |
| In good time for next weekend's Super Bowl, here's a healthy and delicious white bean dip recipe that should satisfy your Super Bowl party attendees. Offer whole grain crackers and a platter of colorful fresh vegetables for dipping.
More Super Bowl Party Foods
Spinach Dip
Artichoke Dip
Mango Black Bean Salsa
Baked Tortilla Chips
Mini Frittatas
Spicy Shrimp Kebabs
White Bean Dip Photo © 2012 Fiona Haynes, licensed to About.comWhite Bean Dip originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Friday, January 27th, 2012 at 15:14:08.Permalink | Comment | Email this |
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| Snow Day Baking |
| Winter hit the Seattle area pretty hard last week. As much as mid-westerners and East coasters scoff at West coast panic over a few inches of snow and ice, we really do grind to a halt out here. In our defense, we have hills. Steep hills. Even four-wheel drive cars or snow chains are rendered next to useless on our hills. So for the past week, we stayed home. But this was a an opportunity to cook and to bake. I ran out of bread pretty quickly, but no matter; I had bread flour and yeast! So I spent a lot of time kneading dough for bread and bagels, much to my family's delight.
Homemade Bread Photo © 2012 Fiona Haynes, licensed to About.comSnow Day Baking originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Sunday, January 22nd, 2012 at 18:47:04.Permalink | Comment | Email this |
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| The Skinny on Skinless Chicken Breasts |
| Skinless chicken breasts are much-maligned. They often end up dry and bland, but don't blame the chicken! Skinless chicken breasts can be succulent and flavorful; you just have to treat 'em right. Find out why it's worth eating skinless chicken breasts, and what you can do to make them tender and delicious.
Low-Fat Chicken Recipes
Poaching Chicken Breasts
5 Quick and Easy Chicken Recipes
Skinless Chicken Breasts Photo © Fiona Haynes, licensed to About.com, Inc.The Skinny on Skinless Chicken Breasts originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Tuesday, January 17th, 2012 at 00:01:01.Permalink | Comment | Email this |
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| Cutting Back on Fat |
| Cutting fat doesn't automatically mean better nutrition or significant calorie savings unless you also make other healthy choices, such as limiting refined sugars, choosing whole grains and fresh produce, watching sodium, and limiting portions. Plus, it's worth stating that you do need some fat in your diet, so a very low-fat to no-fat diet is not a good idea, unless specifically prescribed to help with a medical condition. Whatever your reason for eating lower fat, whether it's for medical reasons or to lead a healthier lifestyle, here are some quick and easy ways to do so.
30 Ways to Cut Fat at Mealtimes
20 Ways to Cut Fat in Cooking
Good Fats, Bad Fats
Sources of Saturated Fat
Cutting Back on Fat originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Thursday, January 12th, 2012 at 16:03:55.Permalink | Comment | Email this |
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| Minestrone Soup |
| I'm still in soup-making mode. It's the perfect winter food, both warming and comforting, and offering a nice change from all the sweet and heavy food of the holiday season. This minestrone soup is naturally low fat, contains fiber-rich beans, and vitamin-rich kale. You can also use whole-wheat pasta for an additional nutritional boost. Just be sure to use reduced-sodium broth, tomatoes and beans, and go easy on the salt shaker.
Minestrone Soup © 2012 Fiona Haynes, licensed to About.comMinestrone Soup originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Friday, January 6th, 2012 at 23:53:08.Permalink | Comment | Email this |
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| Chicken Soups for the Soul |
| Nothing beats a warm bowl of chicken soup to banish the winter blahs. This chicken soup has a generous dose of vegetables, principally leeks, mushrooms and carrots. It reminds me of the Cock a Leekie soup I had as a child growing up in Great Britain, only without the traditional prunes! For a filling lunch, enjoy this chicken and leek soup with a whole grain roll.
More Low Fat Chicken Soups
Cream of Chicken Soup
Chicken and Rice Soup
Chicken and Black Bean Soup
Chicken, Rice and Bean Soup
Poached Chicken Breasts for Soup
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| Shaping Up for the New Year: Portion Control |
| As we head into the New Year, we're no doubt resolved once again to eat better and perhaps exercise more. Eating low fat is one part of this equation, but it's not only what we eat that's important, but also how much we eat. It's all very well choosing low fat foods, but if we replace fat with sugar, or eat larger portions of lower fat foods, we're doing ourselves no favors. That's why portion control is key. The problem is that figuring out what constitutes a serving or a portion is confusing, particularly as these terms mean different things. Here are some articles and reviews on my site to help clear up the confusion.
Food Labels, Servings and Portion Distortion
The Scoop on Portion Control
Why We Overeat
Mindless Eating
The Portion Teller
The Volumetrics Eating PlanShaping Up for the New Year: Portion Control originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Friday, December 30th, 2011 at 00:00:30.Permalink | Comment | Email this |
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| Black Bean Chipotle Chili |
| This black bean chipotle chili is an antidote to all that holiday indulgence, and a wonderfully warming winter recipe. The smokiness and heat imparted by the chipotle chile adds a great depth of flavor to this hearty and delicious vegetarian dish. If you've never used chipotle chiles in adobo sauce before, be careful to use just one chile and a little of the sauce. If you make the mistake of emptying the whole can, you'll be in for something of a fiery surprise. Enjoy this black bean chipotle chili with a generous spoonful of thick and creamy fat-free Greek yogurt.
Black Bean Chipotle Chili Photo © Fiona Haynes, licensed to About
Black Bean Chipotle Chili originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Tuesday, December 27th, 2011 at 00:00:14.Permalink | Comment | Email this |
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| Researchers try to understand naked mole rats' resistance to cancer |
| With their pinkish, translucent and wrinkly skin, double-saber buck teeth and black-bead eyes, naked mole rats look like characters in a nightmare from hell. In fact, they do live underground in pitch-dark burrows where their air, from a human point of view, can contain chokingly little oxygen, t... |
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| Doctors try new models to push health insurers aside |
| Just about everyone agrees that the way we pay for primary care needs fixing. Under the current insurance model, doctors get paid for procedures and tests rather than for time spent with patients, which displeases doctors and patients alike and increases costs. Now some medical practices are side... |
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| Medigap supplemental coverage can be too pricey for younger Medicare beneficiaries |
| One night three years ago, Joe Hobson finished reading a book, went to sleep and woke up blind. The problem, caused by a rare hereditary disease, forced him to give up his 20-year communications job, along with its generous health insurance. Now 63, the Arlington man is covered by Medicare, the f... |
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| Breathless, but not from asthma |
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| Fish and seafood recipe recommendations |
| Jennifer LaRue Huget offers some suggestions |
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| Fish and seafood recipes |
| How much fish and seafood should you eat each week? What are some good recipes? |
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| Inside the new Dietary Guidelines: Fish and other seafood |
| Jennifer LaRue Huget explains how best to incorporate the new dietary guidelines on seafood into your diet. |
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| Parenting an overweight child can be difficult |
| Should they intervene early and practice a form of benign neglect, hoping that the baby fat will melt away as a child grows?
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| Type 2 diabetes surges in people younger than 20 |
| U.S. cases in those under 20 have grown from almost zero to tens of thousands in just over a decade. |
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| Surgeon general says obesity crisis should be addressed together |
| Surgeon general says obesity crisis should be addressed together. |
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| Wisconsin's health-care fight illustrates challenges as states change leadership |
| After President Obama signed the nation's health-care overhaul into law, Wisconsin made more headway than virtually anywhere else in the country at preparing to carry the statute out. Then a Republican governor came to power and changed all that. |
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| Drums Alive: Feel the beat, feel the burn |
| Could Drums Alive be the next Zumba? Vicky Hallett explores Baltimore's latest exercise craze.
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| Top green vegetables for your health -- and St. Patrick's Day |
| Get in the spirit with these top five green vegetables. |
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| Fear is potent risk of Japanese nuclear crisis |
| The psychological impact of Japanese nuclear crisis could turn out to be significant |
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| Radiation exposure poses range of potential health problems for Japanese |
| Among other things, radiation from nuclear power plants could increase cancer rates for decades.
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| Nurses' strike cost Washington Hospital Center $6 million |
| Washington Hospital Center spent about $6 million to hire 600 temporary nurses, beef up security and cover other costs during last week's nurses' strike and subsequent lockout at the region's largest hospital, hospital officials said. |
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| Report reveals steep increase in war amputations last fall |
| The majority of American soldiers undergoing amputation for war wounds last fall lost more than one limb, according to data presented Tuesday to the Defense Health Board, a committee of experts that advises the Defense Department on medical matters. |
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| More information about ranch dressing |
| The original, handmade batches of buttermilk dressing were made in the mid-1950s by Steve Henson at his Hidden Valley Ranch near Santa Barbara, Calif. Buttermilk is now the sixth ingredient in the Hidden Valley full-fat dressing, after soybean oil, water, egg yolk, sugar and salt; it's third on t... |
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| March madness? A basketball league that doesn't keep score |
| I recently spent a couple of hours at the Jewish Community Center in Fairfax watching women in their 40s, 50s and 60s play two games of full-court basketball. These were rec-league ballplayers, but there was nothing casual about the games. They played organized zone defense. A ref in black and wh...
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| Ranch dressing: How good is it for you? |
| Is ranch dressing the best way to get kids to eat their vegetables? |
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| Milestones in the eradication of smallpox |
| With officials debating whether to destroy the remaining specimens of the pathogen, here is a look at notable dates in smallpox history: |
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| Should last remaining known smallpox virus die? |
| Intense debate rages over whether to destroy the remaining laboratory specimens of the smallpox virus. |
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| Smart food choices can cut excess sugar and empty calories from your diet |
| The average U.S. adult consumes about a half-cup of added sugar a day, which amounts to roughly 355 nutritionally empty calories.
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| Paperbacks discuss antidepressants and technology's role in marriage |
| Irving Kirsch's describes "The Emperor's New Drugs: Exploding the Antidepressant Myth." Spouses Edward M. Hallowell and Sue George Hallowell explain how technology leaves people "Married to Distraction." |
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| Children seem to gain extra weight after having their tonsils removed |
| A study analyzes data from nine studies, involving 795 children who had a tonsillectomy, with or without adenoid removal, before they turned 18. |
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| Vitamin D deficiency may be a factor in development of allergies |
| Young people low in Vitamin D may be more prone to allergies, according to a new study. |
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| Doctor-owned centers spark criticism, scrutiny |
| When Kenneth Baker found out he had prostate cancer, his urologist detailed his options: The 84-year-old was too old for surgery, but he could pick from two forms of radiation or simply wait to see if he really needed treatment.
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| Health insurers offer patients the option of paying extra for higher-priced care |
| When consumers and employers pick health plans, some increasingly are being offered a trade-off these days: They can get a hefty break on their premiums if they agree to pay more out-of-pocket when they use certain high-cost providers in their network or if they cut those providers out of their n... |
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| Hospital, union brace for nurses' strike |
| Managers at Washington Hospital Center and the nurses union are bracing for a planned strike Friday at the region's largest hospital, with managers flying in replacement nurses from all across the country and nurses seeking support from city officials. |
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| Republicans shift focus to Medicaid complaints |
| A day after President Obama said he would support amending the health-care law so states can opt out of key provisions sooner, Republicans sought to shift the rhetorical battle back to an issue that would be largely unaffected by the president's proposal: the impact of the law's Medicaid requirem... |
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| Can't judge an exercise book by its cover |
| Crack open a copy of "The Men's Health Big Book of Exercises: Four Weeks to a Leaner, Stronger, More Muscular You!" and you'll find a compilation of 619 moves designed to work every muscle in your body. If you thought you'd see anything all that different inside "The Women's Health Big Book of Ex...
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| How men and women exercise differently |
| No one wants to think she's a cliche. But it's time for me to recognize that when it comes to my gym behavior, that's exactly what I am: a cardio-loving woman who has to be forced to hoist a dumbbell. |
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| The Checklist: Fitness and nutrition advice for March |
| March is my pudgiest month. Winter has made it challenging to get to the gym or outside for regular runs. But now spring is nigh (it officially starts March 20!), and shorts-wearing weather can't be far behind. So now's the time to start getting in shape for the warm months ahead. I will if you w... |
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| Many Americans have poor health literacy |
| An elderly woman sent home from the hospital develops a life-threatening infection because she doesn't understand the warning signs listed in the discharge instructions. A man flummoxed by an intake form in a doctor's office reflexively writes "no" to every question because he doesn't understand ... |
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| D.C. Health Department issues measles alert |
| A woman infected with measles, a contagious and potentially dangerous disease, traveled through the District and Maryland after flying into Dulles International Airport, it was disclosed Monday.
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| Obama says he will support letting states opt out of health-care law earlier |
| President Obama told a group of governors Monday that he would support moving up the timetable in which states can opt out of the federal health care law, making a major concession to critics of the law. |
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| Patients find plenty of health information on line, but not all of it is reliable |
| The Internet has no equal as an information storehouse. The trick is to know how to get right to a source of useful information and not waste time on Web sites that are biased, trying to sell you something or just plain wrong. |
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| Medical Mysteries: A Teen's Swollen Ankle |
| Shortly after Thanksgiving 2009, 14-year-old old Abby Picard began complaining that her right ankle hurt. Her parents brushed it off, believing her discomfort was the result of her fondness for fashionable thin-soled sneakers and an extremely heavy backpack. "We thought nothing of it," recalled h... |
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| Mobile dental clinic brings care to poor children in Prince George's County |
| At last, dentist Belinda Carver-Taylor was sitting in the new mobile dental clinic with a child before her. She had hoped for this day so long that now she could only shake her head.
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| Governors differ on extent of flexibility for Medicaid |
| Democratic and Republican governors, burdened by crushing budget pressures from Medicaid, said Sunday that federal officials should allow them more freedom to change eligibility rules and other aspects of the public health insurance program for the poor. But they displayed sharp ideological diffe... |
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| The Checkup: More questions about cell phone safety |
| Are cell phones safe? That question has gotten a lot of attention, but so far, as my colleague pointed out on Monday, there has been no convincing evidence that those ubiquitous devices actually cause health problems. However, a new federal study may stir things up further, even though the bottom... |
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| Obama administration asks states to cut costs without dropping Medicaid coverage |
| The Obama administration is deploying squadrons of in-house experts to help budget-strapped states figure out how to save money on Medicaid, the health program for the poor that has been a source of rising tensions between state capitals and Washington. |
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| Whole grain and the 2010 Dietary Guidelines |
| It's no secret that whole grains are good for us. They deliver way more nutrients per calorie than refined grains do, which just happens to fall in line with one of the major themes of the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 (published by the U.S. Agriculture and Health and Human Services d...
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| Hospitals aim to reduce the number of patients readmitted after discharge |
| "Welcome back" are two words you'd really rather not hear at a hospital, especially if you've just been discharged. Yet one in five Medicare patients found themselves back in the hospital within 30 days of leaving it in 2003 and 2004, according to a recent study in the New England Journal of Medi... |
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| I cannot tell a lie: Racing Presidents tryout isn't easy |
| I had to be Teddy. Nothing else would make sense. This is, after all, a fitness column, and any high school history student can tell you which U.S. president is most closely linked with "the life of strenuous endeavor," as Roosevelt liked to put it himself. |
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| Flu season heats up |
| Don't let the warmer, brighter days fool you. Flu season is not over. |
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| Fiber seems to be linked to a reduced risk of disease in people older than 50 |
| THE QUESTION: Diets high in fiber have been shown to aid weight loss and help with digestive problems. Might fiber also offer other health benefits?
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| 'Policy Review' essay covers PTSD; veteran benefits |
| How could a Veterans Administration rule making it easier for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder to file disability claims be a bad thing? In a "Policy Review" essay called "PTSD's Diagnostic Trap," psychiatrist and Yale University School of Medicine lecturer Sally Satel argues that ful... |
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| Bacteria's role in colon cancer, cystic fibrosis; burning paper to measure carbon |
| Here's a not-so-savory news flash: There are more bacterial cells living in our bodies than human cells. Researchers are learning how the balance of these bugs affects our health, but reaping the benefits of bacteria is not quite as simple as eating probiotic yogurt. That's the gist of "The Good,... |
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| Google, Yahoo! BabelFish use math principles to translate documents online |
| Early one morning in 2007, Libby Casey was trying to do her laundry in a guesthouse in Reykjavik, Iceland. When she couldn't figure out how to use the washing machine, she opened up the instruction manual. |
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| An insomniac learns to make the most of getting the least sleep |
| In the wee hours of the morning - or is it still night? - my eyes snap open and my mind races. What do I have to do today? What didn't I get done yesterday? Why did I get into that disagreement? Other nights, I am on a high wire, hovering between sleep and wakefulness and chewing over my next mov...
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| Can relaxation drinks put you to sleep? |
| Once, "relaxation beverages" consisted of alcohol, chamomile tea and warm milk. Now, the field includes a slew of new drinks promising a better night's sleep using such ingredients as melatonin, valerian root and - think turkey - tryptophan. |
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| Women are more likely than men to give up sleep to care for children and others |
| Call it the real night shift - that noctural period when bleary-eyed adults leave warm beds to tend to the needs of sick kids, elderly parents, an ailing spouse or incontinent pet. So, who takes the night shift: Mom or Dad? |
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| Free app adjusts color on monitors to prevent disruption of sleep cycle |
| I stare at screens almost every waking hour. Computer monitor. Laptop. TV. Tablet. Smartphone. So I've tested a few ways to ease the strain on my eyes - and, in the process, learned about something that might be helping me in non-waking hours, too. It's about the light that these screens emit. It... |
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| Obama administration unlikely to block Arizona plan to cut 250,000 from Medicaid rolls |
| The administration will probably permit the plan despite a provision in the new health-care law barring states from tightening their eligibility standards for the program, federal officials said.
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| The sports bra: Your No. 1 supporter |
| Everyone has a pair of feet, but women have an additional pair of something to worry about while exercising. And they're every bit as tricky to fit, control and protect, which is why bras are beginning to rival shoes as the most technical of all sporting apparel. |
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| Z drugs keep sleep-aid market awake |
| With almost a third of Americans reporting sleep problems, it's not surprising that sales of Ambien, Sonata and similar sleep aids are high: It's a $1.8 billion market. |
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| Study of recalled medical devices faults lax FDA testing methods |
| A new analysis is raising questions about how good a job the Food and Drug Administration is doing at protecting Americans from faulty medical devices. |
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| Meditation and mindfulness may give your brain a boost |
| They are the simplest instructions in the world: Sit in a comfortable position, close your eyes, clear your mind and try to focus on the present moment. Yet I am confident that anyone who has tried meditation will agree with me that what seems so basic and easy on paper is often incredibly challe...
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| Humor, music and spirituality may offer physical benefits |
| Humor, music and spirituality can boost your mood, but growing evidence suggests that they also offer physical benefits. |
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| Group tries to simplify drug labels to help people get the proper doses |
| "Take two tablets by mouth twice daily." This printed instruction, common on prescription pill bottles, might seem straightforward. Yet in a study, nearly half of patients misunderstood what it or other common label instructions meant. |
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| Book explains allergies, asthma; magazine rates teen TV shows for safe-sex info |
| POZ, the lifestyle magazine for people with HIV/AIDS, evaluated a variety of teen TV shows for how often characters practiced safe sex.New book discusses allergies and asthma in children. |
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| Apps and gadgets to track your sleep |
| A bunch of gadgets and apps are now on the market to help high-tech insomniacs (or just the sleep-curious) track their z's. These aren't meant to help you fall asleep, though there are plenty of other apps intended to do that. We're talking here about gizmos that claim to record your movements al...
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| Too little or too much sleep may take a toll on the heart |
| Quick Study: Too little or too much sleep may take a toll on the heart. |
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| Tattooing outgrows its renegade image to thrive in the mainstream |
| It's 1945, and you want a tattoo. You drive to the part of town your mom warned you about, past scruffy bars and burlesque shows, and arrive at a tiny shop offering maybe 200 designs in three or four colors. An ex-sailor who just clocked out of his day job rinses off his tattoo machine. Five minu... |
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| Insuring your health: Book argues against unnecessary medical intervention |
| In a new book, "Overdiagnosed: Making People Sick in the Pursuit of Health," Dartmouth researchers and physicians H. Gilbert Welch, Lisa Schwartz and Steven Woloshin argue that the medical establishment's embrace of early diagnosis and treatment as the key to keeping people healthy actually does ... |
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| 2010 was marked by a recall of eggs, drug warnings and progress on flu vaccines |
| Consumer Reports Insights: 2010 was marked by a recall of eggs, drug warnings and progress on flu vaccines.
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| Enrollment in high-risk insurance pools lagging behind predictions |
| More Americans have been signing up for special health plans designed for people with medical problems that caused them to be spurned by the insurance industry, according to new government figures. But enrollment continues to lag significantly behind original predictions. |
| Read More...(Source: - Thu, 10 Feb 2011 21:35:01 EST) |
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| FlyScreen Lands On iPhone But Not As We Know It |
| FlyScreen , the lock screen replacement for Android and Symbian phones from Israeli startup Cellogic, has landed on the iPhone . But not as we know it.That's because Apple's iOS is locked down as it were (see what I did there) and doesn't allow third-party apps to take over the lock screen. This... |
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| D.C.'s leading provider of clean needles to drug addicts to close Feb. 25 |
| The leading provider of clean needles to drug addicts in the District to help stem the spread of AIDS plans to shut its doors by the end of the month, officials said Wednesday, in the city that has the highest HIV/AIDS prevalence rate in the country. |
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| Study: Surgery in womb helps babies with spina bifida |
| Performing surgery on babies with the most severe form of spina bifida when they are still in the womb doubles the chance that they will be able to walk, according to a federally funded study released Wednesday.
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| Breast-cancer study questions lymph node removal |
| Many women with early breast cancer do not appear to need removal of their lymph nodes, as is often recommended, according to a federally funded study released Tuesday. |
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| Want to be one of the Nationals' racing presidents? |
| Applications are due Friday for those interested in becoming one of the Washington Nationals' racing presidents: Abe, George, Tom or Teddy, right. The mascots are starting their sixth year of entertaining home crowds with a race on the field during the fourth inning. |
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| The February wellness checklist |
| February's long winter slog is brightened by Valentine's Day, a good reminder to take care of our hearts. Here are some ideas for being well during this shortest, and often snowiest, of months in Washington. |
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| When injuries interrupt exercise: Readers weigh in |
| I got some great feedback on my Jan. 27 column about the sudden interruption to my running regimen, "Coping with an out-of-the-routine injury." Here are edited excerpts of what two readers had to say, followed by excerpts from an online Q&A nutritional biochemist Shawn Talbott and I did with ... |
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| 'Why We Get Fat' by Gary Taubes; teen smoking prevention online |
| Once more, with feeling "Why We Get Fat" (Knopf, $24.95) |
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| Health benefits of falling and staying in love |
| Love may make the world go 'round, but is it powerful enough to lower one's blood pressure, reduce depression and speed the healing of an injury? With Valentine's Day just around the corner, we set out to find the answer and discovered that science says yes. |
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| Getting a tattoo is largely safe, though experts advise using a reputable shop |
| Dermatologists' organizations, tattoo artists and the Food and Drug Administration agree that tattooing is largely safe, but any time you stick a needle into skin there are risks. Consumers need to do their homework.
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| Military personnel take extreme measures to meet body-fat and weight rules |
| Air Force Tech. Sgt. Heather Sommerdyke spent $12,000 on two liposuction surgeries last spring. She was running eight to 10 miles, six days a week. She even switched to a starvation diet. It was all part of a last-ditch effort to trim her waistline to the 35.5-inch maximum for female airmen. She ... |
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| Mediation can bring justice with no need for a trial |
| When a health-care provider harms instead of heals, patients who seek answers and redress generally face the prospect of a long and costly lawsuit. But there's another option, one that can significantly reduce the toll of a court battle while providing many of the same benefits to patients and th... |
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| New dietary guidelines: Eat less, eat better and lose the salt |
| Americans need to make big changes in their eating habits to fight the obesity epidemic and a host of ailments caused by poor diets, including consuming less sugar, fat and salt and more fish, fruits and vegetables, the Obama administration recommended Monday. |
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| Report on global cardiac risks: World gets fatter, but blood pressure goes down |
| The whole world is getting fatter, except perhaps for the women of Italy and Singapore. Globally, blood pressure is slowly coming down. Cholesterol is falling in rich countries and rising in developing ones.
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| State officials divided on meaning of judge's health-care ruling |
| A day after a federal judge struck down the government's plan to overhaul the health-care system, Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen issued a stern statement: "This means that, for Wisconsin, the federal health care law is dead," and that his state "was relieved of any obligations or duti... |
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| No chilling effect on donations at the Polar Bear Plunge |
| Much to the chagrin of the proudly purple people of Baltimore, the Ravens will not be playing in the Super Bowl on Sunday. |
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| Super thin Super Bowl spread |
| Like other food-centered celebrations, Super Bowl gatherings can be both fun and fraught with apprehension for those concerned about their waistlines. Nobody wants to sit on the sidelines, skipping the traditional snacks. But who wants to deal with postgame regrets? You can work football-fan food... |
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| Health information remains high on the list of popular uses for the Internet |
| Seeking health information is the third-most-prevalent activity among American Internet users, according to a report being issued Feb. 1 by the Pew Internet Project. The only things more universal were exchanging e-mail and using search engines. (Of course, if someone uses Google to look up "shin...
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| Liposuction can't salvage Navy career |
| KEY WEST, FLA. - Mick Kruger is not out of shape. The 38-year-old master-at-arms first class has never failed a physical readiness test. He routinely scores "excellent" on the mile-and-a-half run. He has run one marathon and finished three others on in-line skates. His performance evaluations du... |
| Read More...(Source: - Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:28:01 EST) |
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| AnyBody: Parents are ignoring their children for their BlackBerry |
| Increasingly, it is adults' constant, obsessive use of these technologies that's coming under fire. |
| Read More...(Source: - Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:33:00 EST) |
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| Judge strikes down entire new health-care law |
| A federal judge in Florida on Monday became the first to strike down the entire law to overhaul the nation's health-care system, potentially complicating implementation of the statute in the 26 states that brought the suit. |
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| House Republicans sharpen attack on health-care reform in two Hill hearings |
| Republicans on Wednesday used their new majority in the House of Representatives to hold the first of what they promise will be a steady drumbeat of congressional hearings to denounce the new health-care law.
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| Nutritional information: Milk |
| Sales of whole milk in the United States made up about 70 percent of the market in the mid-1970s but have dropped dramatically since, while the sales of skim and 2 percent have risen. The most recent sales figures show: |
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| Got milk? What kind? |
| After spending a day with her boyfriend's family recently, my daughter marveled, "They only drink whole milk!" That milk was delicious, she reported, even after the container had sat on the counter for a while. |
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| U.S. recovers $4 billion from health-care fraud cases |
| The government recaptured a record $4 billion last year from pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, doctors, nursing homes and other providers of care that defrauded federal health-care programs, the Obama administration reported Monday. |
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| The Pragmatist: Power Tools That Will Pay for Themselves |
| You want them, you need them, and these power tools will pay for themselves.
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| One Mans Discovery of the Vast Powers of the Drill |
| One mans discovery of the vast powers of the drill.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Home & Garden - Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:27:22 GMT) |
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| On Location: A Texas Developer Attempts to Upend the American Subdivision |
| A development in Austin, Tex., is an ambitious attempt to upend the conventions of the American subdivision.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Home & Garden - Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:17:19 GMT) |
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| House Proud: The Smith Mansion in Wyoming Is the Stuff of Legend |
| An abandoned log house with a sinister air, the Smith Mansion in Wyoming is the stuff of legend.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Home & Garden - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:02:19 GMT) |
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| Shopping With Chris Hacker: Shopping for Hot Water Bottles With Chris Hacker |
| Chris Hacker, the chief design officer at Johnson & Johnson, shops for hot water bottles that can come out from under the covers.
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| What to Do With Those Family Photos Market Ready |
| Should I remove the family photos hanging on my wall before listing my apartment?
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| The Smith Mansion |
| An abandoned log house in Wyoming was the doomed project of a man who labored on it singlehandedly for years.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Home & Garden - Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:26:04 GMT) |
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| Sustainable Design at SOL Austin |
| The modern homes in a new Texas development were intended to produce all the energy they consumed.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Home & Garden - Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:17:53 GMT) |
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| A Town House Filled With Reimagined Vintage Pieces |
| In Brooklyn, the design firm Nightwood created a space that looks at once handmade and ethereal.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Home & Garden - Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:49:29 GMT) |
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| Design Perfectionists at Home |
| The minimalist spaces where design perfectionists live some so fastidious that they have no furniture at all.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Home & Garden - Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:16:54 GMT) |
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| Where Home Tours Dont Go |
| A look inside the vacant homes of alleged drug traffickers in Mexico, from the palatial to the humble hiding in plain sight.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Home & Garden - Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:34:40 GMT) |
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| Currents | Q&A: An Online Database of Hazardous Building Materials |
| An architect and an interior designer have created an online database of hazardous building materials.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Home & Garden - Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:30:06 GMT) |
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| Currents | Books: New Books on Homes, From Modest to Palatial |
| The handmade house, doughty and particular, is being celebrated in three new books.
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| Currents | Open: David Starks New Pop-Up Store, Wood Shop |
| Beginning Friday, the NoLIta store Haus Interior will host Wood Shop, a pop-up store created by David Stark.
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| Currents | Shows: An Exhibit of Furniture by Joe Colombo at R 20th Century |
| An exhibit of furniture by the designer Joe Colombo is on display at R 20th Century.
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| Currents | Goods: New Bedding From Design With Reach |
| Design Within Reach has introduced a new line of bedding from the product designer Judy White.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Home & Garden - Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:30:02 GMT) |
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| Currents | Deals: Sales at Desiron, Riedel and More Deals |
| Discounts on furniture, tableware and barware, home accessories and more.
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| Property Values: Real Estate for $900,000 |
| A town house in New Orleans, a penthouse in Baltimore and a ranch house in Washington.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Home & Garden - Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:57:15 GMT) |
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| International Real Estate: Real Estate in Aruba |
| The financial crunch has been felt in Aruba, but not severely enough to cause large numbers of foreclosures and short sales.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Home & Garden - Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:57:15 GMT) |
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| Properties: Luxury and Stunning Views in a 'Distressed' Dubai Tower |
| The drop in values at the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, inaugurated in 2010, illustrates the extent of the downturn in the emirate's real estate market.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Home & Garden - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:33:21 GMT) |
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| The Scoop iPhone App |
| An insiders guide to what to eat, drink and do in New York, including a category on our favorite home furnishing stores, compiled by the editors and reporters in the Home section and T Magazine.
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| T Magazine: Now Sipping | Svenskt Tenn Tea Salon |
| The newly renovated iconic design and interiors shop in Stockholm now serves tea.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Home & Garden - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:00:23 GMT) |
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| T Magazine: The Get | Moka Alessi |
| A classy way to serve coffee for one.
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| Read More...(Source: NYT > Home & Garden - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:00:53 GMT) |
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| T Magazine: The Dark Fantastic | JamesPlumb's 'Goodnight Day' |
| Two British artist-designers bring their haunting mash-ups of antique furniture and objects to a Geneva gallery.
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| Vt. farmers can ask for more disaster relief funds
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| AP - There's more grant money available for Vermont farmers hurt by flooding from Tropical Storm Irene. |
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| Reno, Nev., Washoe Drive Fire by the Numbers
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| ContributorNetwork - The Associated Press reports a fire south of Reno, Nev., has been 100 percent contained. The Washoe Drive Fire burned for two days beginning Thursday. The fast-moving blaze was fueled by extremely dry weather and hurricane-like winds in western Nevada. |
| Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Hurricanes and Tropical Storms - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:24:45 GMT) |
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| Prosecutors plan retrial in Katrina shootings cover-up case
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| Reuters - Federal prosecutors plan to seek a retrial for a retired New Orleans police detective accused of conspiring to cover up wrongdoing in police killings in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, a spokeswoman said on Saturday. |
| Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Hurricanes and Tropical Storms - Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:00:40 GMT) |
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| Officer in Katrina shootings probe to be retried
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| AP - Prosecutors intend to retry a retired police sergeant charged with helping cover up deadly shootings on a New Orleans bridge after Hurricane Katrina. |
| Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Hurricanes and Tropical Storms - Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:58:36 GMT) |
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| Police detective's trial opens old Katrina wounds
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| Reuters - A New Orleans homicide detective conspired with other police officers to cover up the fatal shootings of two civilians and wounding of four others in the days after Hurricane Katrina, according to court testimony on Tuesday. |
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| 'Space Hurricane': Huge Solar Storm Is Pounding Earth Now
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| SPACE.com - A wave of charged particles from an intense solar storm is pummeling the Earth right now, which may trigger stunning aurora displays and cause minor disruptions to satellites over the next two days, NASA scientists say. |
| Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Hurricanes and Tropical Storms - Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:00:04 GMT) |
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| Irene flooding left Vt. home on unexpected island
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 AP - June Tierney and Kellie Burke never envisioned island living in the Vermont woods, but Tropical Storm Irene had other ideas.
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| Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Hurricanes and Tropical Storms - Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:23:03 GMT) |
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| Salvage experts weigh the options for Concordia
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 AP - From raising the Russian nuclear submarine Kursk to securing drilling platforms wrenched loose by Hurricane Katrina, Dutch companies have a long history of mopping up after maritime disasters.
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| Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Hurricanes and Tropical Storms - Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:39:49 GMT) |
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| Hurricane center chief to retire June 1
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 AP - National Hurricane Center Director Bill Read, who took over the forecasting agency during a time of turmoil and leaves it much calmer, announced Saturday he will retire effective June 1.
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| Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Hurricanes and Tropical Storms - Sat, 14 Jan 2012 20:16:31 GMT) |
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| Vermont dairies scramble to find feed after Irene
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 AP - Flooding from Tropical Storm Irene swept away some bales of hay Doug Turner grew to feed his dairy cows and ripped open others, contaminating them with muddy water. When the water receded, he had to mow down a third of his corn, which had turned brown and moldy.
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| Hurricane Irene Wails on Collegeville, Pa.
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| ContributorNetwork - FIRST PERSON | COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. -- Hurricane Irene is doing her best to keep this resident wet and windblown. |
| Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Hurricanes and Tropical Storms - Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:43:42 GMT) |
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| Florida's Gulf Coast Gets Small Reminder that Hurricane Season is Close
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| ContributorNetwork - SARASOTA, Fla. -- A small reminder of hurricane season for the Gulf coast residents came early this week. In the early morning hours of Monday, the rain started trickling down. By midmorning, the rain became a small reminder to be prepared for Florida's hurricane season bringing downpour and thunderstorms in the typically dry season. |
| Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Hurricanes and Tropical Storms - Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:43:20 GMT) |
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| Tropical Storm Sendong Kills Over 600 in Philippines
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| ContributorNetwork - Tropical Storm Sendong has moved out to sea, but the death and destruction in the Philippines remains to be tallied. The storm remained over the southern portion of the island nation from Dec. 16-18, with moderate winds and heavy rain. NASA reported rainfall at a rate of 2 inches per hour for much of Dec. 17-18. Winds ranged from 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 50 mph. It was the 17th tropical storm to strike the Philippines this year. |
| Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Hurricanes and Tropical Storms - Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:55:10 GMT) |
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| Sediment Run-off at Record Levels into the Chesapeake Bay, by the Numbers
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| ContributorNetwork - It seems Tropical Storm Lee has caused greater damage to the Chesapeake Bay than originally suspected. The Conowingo Dam, near Darlington, Md., and on the Susquehanna River allowed 4 million tons of sediment to get through the gates, bringing four times the amount normally spilled into the Bay in only four days. |
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| Hurricane Rina Strengthens to Category 2, on Way to Yucatan
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| ContributorNetwork - Hurricane Rina had gained enough strength and momentum today to have grown into a Category 2 storm, officials say. The storm has a maximum wind speed of some 105 mph. |
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| U.S. Rain and Drought by the Numbers
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| ContributorNetwork - 2011 is breaking records with several kinds of catastrophic weather. Perhaps most significant is the flooding caused by Hurricane Irene and, at the other end of the spectrum, the severe drought that has enveloped Oklahoma, Texas and much of the country. NOAA says it may develop into the worst drought in U.S. history. In Texas, wildfires broke out in September. |
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| 48 mph Winds Wreak Havoc in Michigan
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| ContributorNetwork - While other parts of the world are getting hurricanes and typhoons, Michigan is getting tropical storm strength winds as 48 mph winds, deluging rain and 21-foot waves have hit the state. With temperatures in the 30s and 40s, the wind speed is the only thing that feels "tropical." |
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| Tropical Storm Ophelia Likely to Reform
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| ContributorNetwork - The National Weather Service states Tropical Storm Ophelia's remnants are just over the Northern Leeward Islands in the Atlantic Ocean as of today. There is a 90 percent chance this system will develop into a tropical storm again as it moves to the west-northwest. Thus far the system is not near any huge land masses, but it could eventually reach the eastern United States. |
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| Cruising During Hurricane Season -- to Insure or Not?
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| ContributorNetwork - With Hurricane Hilary churning off the coast of Baja California and tropical storm Philippe causing chaos in the Caribbean, I caught up with Travelzoo Senior Editor Gabe Saglie to ask him about cruising during hurricane season. |
| Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Hurricanes and Tropical Storms - Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:40:44 GMT) |
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| Category 3 Hurricane Hilary and Other Eastern Pacific Tropical Cyclones
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| ContributorNetwork - Hurricane Hilary has been upgraded to a Category 3 storm, though not expected to make landfall, Hilary will bring heavy winds, rain and surf to Acapulco, Mexico. Unlike Hurricane Irene which struck the U.S. eastern seaboard recently, and Tropical Storm Ophelia, currently off the coast of Florida, Hurricane Hilary is an eastern Pacific tropical cyclone. What is the difference between hurricanes, tropical cyclones and typhoons? What are the worst eastern Pacific hurricanes in history? |
| Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Hurricanes and Tropical Storms - Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:58:46 GMT) |
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| Huge baby shocks parents |
| Feb. 7 - A baby boy weighing 7.04 kilograms or 15.5 pounds, is born in central China. State media reports that it may be the heaviest baby on record in China. Tara Cleary reports.
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| "Sky villages" plan elevates debate over tsunami security |
| Feb. 7 - Nearly one year after the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami that devastated northeastern Japan, a Japanese architect is proposing a novel solution to the ongoing problem of how and where to rebuild villages destroyed by the disaster. Keiichiro Sako says the answer lies in what he calls "sky villages." Rob Muir reports.
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| Old fat still good |
| Feb. 7 - A German pensioner opens a 64-year-old container of pork lard, which he received as a student following World War II. Tara Cleary reports.
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| Phone app stops driver texting |
| Feb. 7 - A new cell phone application limits distracted driving by prohibiting the ability to text or e-mail when the device is traveling more than 15 miles per hour. It can also track the mobile user's location using GPS. Tara Cleary reports.
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| Man aims to cheer up father with Hello Kitty haircut |
| Feb. 6 - One way to lift your father's winter blues may be with a haircut designed like Hello Kitty. That's what one man in Taiwan decided to do. Andrew Schmertz reports.
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| Taiwanese celebrate year of the dragon by launching paper lanterns into the sky |
| Feb. 6 - Paper lanterns light up the sky in Taiwan as a symbol of good wishes and protection. Andrew Schmertz reports.
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| Police go on wild-goose chase to track down runaway goat |
| Feb. 6- A runaway goat hoofed it around Melbourne police for hours. Eventually, the goat- named "Houdini"- was captured. Andrew Schmertz reports.
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| Floating cities proposed as havens of future happiness |
| Feb. 3 - From Russia and the Middle East to western Europe and the United States, dissatisfaction with politics and politicians has led to protest, conflict and, in many cases, violence. But it doesn't have to be that way, according to a U.S. think-tank called The Seasteading Institute. Backed by wealthy donors, the non-profit group believes future peace and prosperity lies far out at sea. Ben Gruber reports.
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| Brussels statue too cold to ‘go’ |
| Feb. 2 - The Manneken-Pis, a bronze statue of a young boy urinating that is a symbol of Brussels and a major tourist attraction, has had to stop peeing because of sub-zero temperatures. Tara Cleary reports.
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| Groundhog predicts six more wintry weeks |
| Feb. 2 - Continuing a tradition started in 1886, the Pennsylvania town of Punxsutawney celebrates Groundhog Day. Tara Cleary reports.
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| Employers, workers navigate social-media pitfalls |
| If you've ever wondered what a social-media presence is worth in an increasingly digitized business world, just ask Noah Kravitz's former employers.
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| Read More...(Source: CNN.com - Technology - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:36:53 EST) |
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| Chrome browser comes to Android phones, tablets |
| Android is finally getting Chromed out.
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| Read More...(Source: CNN.com - Technology - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:36:59 EST) |
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| How Apple cuts costs in building its gadgets |
| On the backs of iPods, iPhones and iPads, and on the bottom of Mac laptops, an inscription reads: "Designed by Apple in California. Assembled in China."
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| Read More...(Source: CNN.com - Technology - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:20:50 EST) |
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| Inside story of Foxconn shrouded in secrecy |
| We meet her by chance on the side of a road. She looks the very model of a Chinese factory worker: young, vibrant, dressed in the cheap brand-name knockoff fashions so common of poor rural villages.
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| Read More...(Source: CNN.com - Technology - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:51:11 EST) |
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| Apple plant workers complain of conditions |
| Miss Chen stares curiously at the iPad. Even though she works overtime in a factory in southwestern China that manufactures them, she's never seen the finished product.
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| Read More...(Source: CNN.com - Technology - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:44:01 EST) |
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| Q&A: Apple's China supplier in the spotlight |
| Earlier this month Apple released its annual supplier responsibility report which detailed alleged workplace health and safety protocol violations by its suppliers.
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| Read More...(Source: CNN.com - Technology - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:00:06 EST) |
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| The 20 most entertaining Super Bowl tweets |
| In the social media age, you don't need to be at a party to enjoy clever or catty comments about the Super Bowl.
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| Read More...(Source: CNN.com - Technology - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:28:36 EST) |
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| Really, he's on Twitter? 10 unlikely tweeters |
| See CNN's list of 10 well-known people whose Twitter accounts will cause you to do a double-take.
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| Read More...(Source: CNN.com - Technology - Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:43:24 EST) |
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| What will the Facebook millionaires do? |
| Whenever a hugely popular and successful company goes public, many people wonder what will happen to all the newly created millionaires. What will they do now that they are financially "set for life"? Will there be "1,000 millionaires"? Will they suffer "sudden wealth syndrome"?
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| Read More...(Source: CNN.com - Technology - Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:19:03 EST) |
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| How not to annoy people via e-mail |
| E-mail can be a lovely way to connect, an easy and instant medium for getting back or keeping in touch, a canvas for hellos and sorrys and XOXOs.
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| Read More...(Source: CNN.com - Technology - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:23:33 EST) |
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| Laura Elizabeth Ingalls Wilder (1867) |
| Wilder was the American author of a classic series of children's books based on her childhood. Born in Wisconsin after the Civil War, she traveled with her pioneer family throughout the Midwest by covered wagon for years before settling in the Dakota Territory. As a farmer and mother she struggled for years. Her first novel, Little House in the Big Woods was not published until 1932, when she was 65. How many of her books, which spawned a popular TV show, were published after her death? Discuss |
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| Aaron Burr (1756) |
| Before he shot and mortally wounded Alexander Hamilton in the famous duel, Burr was a well-regarded lawyer and politician, having served in the American Revolution and held various offices, including that of senator. But after Hamilton used his influence to thwart more than one of his political aspirations, Burr—then vice president—challenged him to a duel and won. Later, he was tried for and acquitted of treason for a plan to seize what areas of North America, possibly to create a new country? |
| Read More...(Source: Today's Birthday - Mon, 6 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT) |
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| Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron (1934) |
| Aaron was the first US baseball player to hit more career home runs than Babe Ruth. After playing briefly in the Negro leagues and then in the minor leagues, Aaron moved up to the majors as an outfielder with the Milwaukee—later Atlanta—Braves in 1954 and was National League MVP in 1957. Upon breaking Ruth's record in 1974, he was besieged by the media and badgered by racist letter-writers, and retired just two years later. Aaron's home run record remained unbroken until when? |
| Read More...(Source: Today's Birthday - Sun, 5 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT) |
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| Émile Zola Is Put on Trial for Publishing "J'Accuse" (1898) |
| A Jewish officer in the French army, Alfred Dreyfus was falsely convicted of treason in 1894. When officers discovered that the evidence against Dreyfus was false—and that he was most likely a victim of anti-Semitism—they covered it up. Writer Émile Zola exposed the scandal by publishing in a newspaper an open letter titled "J'accuse." Zola was tried and convicted of criminal libel but fled the country, which was divided by the scandal. What happened to Dreyfus and Zola? Discuss |
| Read More...(Source: This Day in History - Tue, 7 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT) |
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| Treaty of Waitangi Establishes New Zealand as a British Colony (1840) |
| Though considered the founding document of New Zealand as a nation, the Treaty of Waitangi has been the subject of much debate since it was signed by representatives of the British crown and Maori chiefs in 1840. It gave Britain control of New Zealand while recognizing the native inhabitants' land rights. However, the English and Maori texts differed, leading to many controversies over its stipulations. In 1913, one of the treaty documents was restored after having been partially eaten by what? |
| Read More...(Source: This Day in History - Mon, 6 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT) |
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| United Artists Film Studio Is Founded (1919) |
| In 1919, four of the leading figures in Hollywood—Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, D.W. Griffith, and Douglas Fairbanks—decided to form their own film studio to better control their own work. Though initially successful, United Artists foundered as films became more expensive to produce. It was taken over in the 1950s and began to thrive again until the 80s, when it was bought by the studio MGM. What famous actor announced plans to resurrect United Artists in 2006 as part owner of the company? |
| Read More...(Source: This Day in History - Sun, 5 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT) |
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| Charles Darwin |
| A moral being is one who is capable of reflecting on his past actions and their motives—of approving of some and disapproving of others. Discuss |
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| Ambrose Bierce |
| Friendless, adj.: Having no favors to bestow. Destitute of fortune. Addicted to utterance of truth and common sense. |
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| Lucy Maud Montgomery |
| We must have ideals and try to live up to them, even if we never quite succeed. Life would be a sorry business without them. With them it's grand and great. |
| Read More...(Source: Quote of the Day - Sun, 5 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT) |
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