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20 Ways To Get More And Waste Less Groceries/Food

2008-07-19T20:22:00.001-07:00

We throw out 4.1m tonnes of food each year - the equivalent of £420 for every home. The government wants us to cut back, but how can we break our habit? Laura Barton and Jon Henley ask the experts for tips.

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The Inconvenience of Going Slightly Green

2008-07-17T07:16:00.001-07:00

Personal account of making strides to save the planet. Go Green!

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Josephine Baker: Honored with stamp

2008-07-16T07:12:00.001-07:00

The US Postal Service (USPS) has taken the decision to honor Josephine Baker, the famous chanteuse from African-America, with a stamp of her own. News was revealed on Wednesday. Last year USPS has lost a legal battle after it refused to mail postcards with a topless image of Baker.

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Applying for Colleg: Tips to Stay Ahead

2008-07-16T07:09:00.001-07:00

applying to college tips

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The Wiggles are Coming to Greensboro NC

2008-07-16T07:06:00.001-07:00

Get ready to Wiggle!

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Starbucks' Pike Place, a Great Option for the Wallet

2008-07-16T07:03:00.001-07:00

Good Coffee

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10 Richest People of All Time and How They Made Their Money

2008-07-12T14:07:00.001-07:00

Quick: who is the richest man of all time? Bill Gates? Warren Buffet? Not even close, though there's no denying they're very, very rich. The richest man of all time, when wealth is measured as a percentage of the national economy, was John D. Rockefeller, whose fortunes made Gates' and Buffet's look downright puny.

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Magnetic Fields As Youve Never Seen Them Before [pics+video]

2008-07-12T14:02:00.001-07:00

A stunning new film shot at the NASA laboratory at UC Berkeley reveals the secret lives of magnetic fields as they morph and twist in space - but are we observing a scientific experiment, the universe in flux or a documentary of a fictional world?

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Donate for Education

2008-07-12T13:41:00.001-07:00

Please donate any funds from 1 cent or more to help pay tuition bill.
http://www.digitalcharity.com/m.php?id=32446

2008-07-12T13:19:00.001-07:00

http://www.digitalcharity.com/m.php?id=32446

Tony Hawk is still killing it

2008-07-12T08:41:00.001-07:00

This video clip shows that Tony Hawk still has what it takes to be highest paid skateboarder on the planet.

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Nanoparticle Stops Cancer From Spreading%0A

2008-07-12T08:36:00.001-07:00

California researchers say they have developed molecular "smart bombs" that stop pancreatic and kidney cancer from spreading in mice while causing fewer side effects and damage to healthy surrounding tissues than traditional chemotherapy.

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Computers Wouldn’t Have Helped in Overdoses of Texas Babies

2008-07-12T08:35:00.001-07:00

After 17 babies got overdoses of the blood thinner heparin at a Texas hospital, a hospital-quality group pointed to the incident as one more reason to push for computerized systems for ordering drugs within hospitals.Photo by Joe Mitchell/Getty ImagesThe call to action invoked one of the health-care buzz-phrases of the moment [...]

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What You Should & Shouldn't Buy Organic

2008-07-08T11:00:00.001-07:00

A list of foods that you can safely buy non-organic, and things that you really should buy organic.

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How Diverting Waste is the Ultimate Act of Sustainability

2008-07-08T10:58:00.001-07:00

The clock is ticking. On Wednesday, I am to shoot a segment for the Sust Enable film project in which I construct a draft box (alternative to a refrigerator), solar cooker (alternative to a stove/oven), and hot water solar shower, in order to illustrate how easy and cheap it is to build such items for the average person.

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Tour the Tour de France with Street View

2008-07-08T10:57:00.001-07:00

Today marks the beginning of one of my favorite summer events: the Tour de France. I'm always amazed when I hear about the long, steep climbs through mountains or the blistering speeds of the cyclists as they pass through the French countryside. But since most of us can't head over there to watch it in person, we're giving you the next best thing:

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10 supermarket-savvy tips

2008-07-08T10:56:00.001-07:00

The next time you head to the grocery store, follow these tips to save money and make healthier choices.

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10 Things to Recycle That You Never Thought You Could

2008-07-08T10:55:00.001-07:00

Hints on recycling beyond paper, glass, plastic, metal.

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Nursing Home of the Future Breaks Ground

2008-07-08T10:53:00.001-07:00

With the ever-rising numbers of nursing home abuse and neglect, nursing homes constantly need to upgrade their facilities in order to provide the care their patients need. Golden LivingCenter nursing home in Erie, Pennsylvania is taking things a step further. On July 8 they are building a brand new nursing home dubbed the nursing home of the future

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APOD: Comet Between Fireworks and Lightning

2008-07-04T22:54:00.001-07:00

Sometimes the sky itself is the best show in town. Last January, people from Perth, Australia gathered on a local beach to watch a sky light up with delights near and far. Nearby, fireworks exploded as part of Australia Day celebrations. On the far right, lightning from a thunderstorm flashed in the distance. Near the image center, though, seen thr

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Video: Requiem For A Day Off

2008-07-04T22:52:00.001-07:00

This is the best video mash up i've ever seen! Soundtrack from Requiem For A Dream and video from Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Must See!!

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The Five Dirtiest Places Known to Mankind

2008-07-04T22:50:00.001-07:00

Through high end technology and in depth research the five dirtiest places on the face of the earth have been determined.

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Ever Wonder Why Japan is Great? Here Are 10 Reasons

2008-07-04T22:47:00.001-07:00

While there are Japanese models who, to our great appreciation, do bare it all, we’re focusing on something else today -- the “gravure idols.” These particular Japanese models are, essentially, the equivalent of our much revered bikini model.

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Top 10 Drinking Achievements Before You Die

2008-07-04T22:46:00.001-07:00

Even booze hounds need to have goals in life so, I decided to come up with a list of the 10 things that every true drinker should accomplish before they die.

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10 Gadgety Reasons To Love America

2008-07-04T22:42:00.001-07:00

And if you are still not convinced, just remember—you could be living in Canada.

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Portfolio: 2008 Hot 25 Logo Designs

2008-06-18T11:50:00.001-07:00

Logo concepts for this year's largest Orange County business magazine's Hot 25 event. OC METRO BUSINESS annual event logos.

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Top 45 Music Websites For Great Free Music

2008-06-18T11:46:00.001-07:00

Delivering the best of the best free music on the Internet is what these Top 45 Music websites are best known for and now, they are presented to music lovers the world over as an easy reference guide to bookmark.

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14 Ideal Beers for Summer Drinking

2008-06-18T11:45:00.001-07:00

A new season calls for a new wardrobe—and a new brew. Lighter, crisper, and typically lower in alcohol so you can drink 'em all afternoon and stay upright, the best summer beers are custom-tailored for warmer weather.

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Coffee Drinkers Have Slightly Lower Death Rates, Study Finds

2008-06-18T11:43:00.001-07:00

A new study has good news for coffee drinkers: Regular coffee drinking (up to 6 cups per day) is not associated with increased deaths in either men or women. In fact, both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee consumption is associated with a somewhat smaller rate of death from heart disease.

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Red Wine Stops Effects of High-Fat Diet

2008-06-05T19:46:00.001-07:00

Red wine does indeed explain why the French get away with a relatively clean bill of heart health despite eating a diet loaded with saturated fats, concludes a new study.

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Your Career in Nursing

2008-06-03T05:39:00.001-07:00

Your Career in Nursing: Manage Your Future in the Changing World of Healthcare. Valuable advice for updating and upgrading clinical skills, Practical business tips for entrepreneurial and freelance nurses, Profiles of real nurses who have adapted their careers, Updated nursing resources, PLUS, tips for new nurses

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Artist Spotlight: Andrzej Dragan

2008-06-03T05:34:00.001-07:00

Just posted an Artist Spotlight featuring Andrzej Dragan. Some of his work and links to his website are also included. pretty amazing stuff. Great contrast in his photos and amazing subjects!

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Spice Up Your Salad

2008-05-31T13:13:00.001-07:00

Give your salad a kick.

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Myspace, Facebook Friend request denied?

2008-05-31T13:12:00.001-07:00

A little humor.

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Golden Apple MacBook

2008-05-31T13:11:00.001-07:00

The talented case modders from Computer Choppers are currently working on a project to create a golden Apple MacBook Pro laptop. I’m not talking about a little spray paint here. This mod includes a full 24-karat gold plating of the case.

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Isolated tribe spotted in Brazil

2008-05-31T13:08:00.001-07:00

Just amazing . . . Sometimes we get carried away talking about globalization through trade / travel / internet but a story like this shows us there are places totally apart from us

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Generation Y Has No Culture

2008-05-21T19:15:00.003-07:00

While there has always been generational wars has Generation Y been the first generation to give us absolutely no cultural movement? No music trend, no defining films, and they brought up the Hills... that is no good.

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Generation Y Has No Culture

2008-05-21T19:15:00.001-07:00

10 of the World's Most Luxurious Private Islands [PICS]

2008-05-21T19:12:00.001-07:00

Feeling a little cramped in your thousand square foot Manhattan apartment? Got a few extra million to blow? If so, you too can join the elite of the elite and buy your very own private island.

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How T Cell's Machinery Dials Down Autoimmunity

2008-05-19T18:50:00.001-07:00

Immune cells adjust their function like a radio dial, not an on/off light switch; a discovery that hints at how autoimmune disease may develop late in life.

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10 Reasons Gen Xers Are Unhappy at Work

2008-05-19T18:49:00.001-07:00

Corporations really need folks in their 30s to early 40s, but there is a tentative relationship at best between that cohort and Corporate America

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College Textbook BuyBack, the Reality of Keeping Cash

2008-05-17T18:33:00.001-07:00

WHat you might not know about textbook buyback.

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Star Jones to Host Bad Girls Club Reunion

2008-05-17T18:32:00.001-07:00

Bad Girls club

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Myspace, Facebook Friend request denied?

2008-05-17T18:31:00.001-07:00

A little humor.

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Seinfeld 10 years later

2008-05-17T18:28:00.001-07:00

Check out this photogallery!

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California Building 220 MPH High-Speed Train SFO-LAX

2008-05-17T18:27:00.001-07:00

800-mile bullet-train system that will connect Sacramento, the San Francisco Bay Area, the Central Valley, Los Angeles, the Inland Empire, Orange County and San Diego. Trains traveling at 220 mph on the systems are forecast to carry up to 100 million passengers per year by 2030.

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The Pomegranate: Super Food and Beauty Bonanza

2008-05-17T18:22:00.001-07:00

Almost overnight, pomegranate is appearing everywhere.The pomegranate (Punica granatum L.), is popular because it is being touted as a miracle food. Curly tops may have noticed that it now is a key ingredient in beauty products, including shampoos and conditioners.

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9 Ways To Prevent Job Burnout

2008-05-17T18:20:00.003-07:00

Headed for burnout at work? Incorporating these quick and easy healthy habits into your life will help you recharge your batteries.

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9 Ways To Prevent Job Burnout

2008-05-17T18:20:00.001-07:00

Headed for burnout at work? Incorporating these quick and easy healthy habits into your life will help you recharge your batteries.

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Is the polar bear predicament a sign of things to come?

2008-05-17T18:19:00.001-07:00

Scientists believe that at least two-thirds of the world's polar bears will be gone within 40 years. But some say adding them to the endangered species list is just lip service and ignores the real issues.

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US oil shipments canceled

2008-05-17T18:17:00.001-07:00

Responding to congressional pressure, the Bush administration on Friday said it is suspending oil deliveries into the government's Strategic Petroleum Reserve for the remainder of the year.President Bush to temporarily halt shipments into the reserve in hopes of lowering gasoline price.

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Snoop Dog on ABC

2008-05-12T17:52:00.001-07:00

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/758543/snoop_dog_on_one_life_to_live.html

In Need of a Tagging Assistant

2008-05-12T17:50:00.005-07:00

For some articles it is very difficult to figure our the best tags to use. There are many online tools to help ease the blog tagging process. What do you do when you can't figure out the right tags?

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The Science of Scotch

2008-05-12T17:50:00.003-07:00

Get the low down on that religiously revered drink

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Is Battlestar Galactica Full Of Clues?

2008-05-12T17:50:00.001-07:00

If you look hard enough, there are little details in recent BSG episodes that either give a crucial glimpse of where the saga is going — or they show that fans have an overactive imagination. Decide for yourself (with spoilers) after the jump.

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Private Loans Deepen a Crisis in Student Debt

2008-04-25T20:01:00.001-07:00

As tuition has soared past the limits on federal aid, more students are relying on barely regulated private loans.

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Student Loan Checks Start To Bounce.

2008-04-25T19:59:00.001-07:00

Norton thought he was set when he deposited a $16,000 student-loan check to pay for summer classes and the fall semester. But when he started to pay bills for classes, rent, and other expenses last week, his checks bounced.

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Nissan Debuts New 2008 Teana & Teana XV At Beijing Car Show

2008-04-25T19:58:00.001-07:00

Nissan and its Chinese partner Dongfeng unveiled the final production version of new redesigned Teana & Teana XV at the 2008 Auto China show in Beijing. This is the first new version of the Teana since its debut five years ago and is heavily influenced by the Intima concept seen last year at the Tokyo Motor Show. The new Teana goes on sale......

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2008-04-25T19:52:00.001-07:00

Funding For College

2008-04-25T19:47:00.000-07:00

I have now completed my undergrade degree and I will be advancing my degree by entering a health care program. I am very excited abiut this because this has been my goal to work in this field. I am applying for various grants and aid and I am nervous that I may not have all the funds I need to get threw school. I am using fastweb.com to find other grants I hope this works in paying for my education needs.

Great, Low Cost Hair Care Products

2008-04-15T18:44:00.001-07:00

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/702283/great_lowcost_products_for_straightening.html

Do Pilates

2008-04-15T18:43:00.000-07:00

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/702251/doing_pilates_as_a_strengthbuilding.html

Get Great Summer Hair.

2008-04-14T07:19:00.001-07:00

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/711249/summer_tips_for_4a_hair_textures.html

How to Fund Your College Education

2008-03-31T15:18:00.000-07:00

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/681573/how_to_fund_your_college_education.html

Good Coffee Under 2 Dollars

2008-03-28T09:44:00.000-07:00

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/681623/good_coffee_for_under_2_dollars.html?cat=22

Free Foods

2008-03-28T09:43:00.000-07:00

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/681681/eat_better_with_free_foods.html

Prom

2008-03-28T09:37:00.001-07:00

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/681717/look_hot_for_the_prom_by_using_these.html

2008-02-28T18:54:00.001-08:00

थौघ्ट्स ओं थे मूवी लिटिल Children

http://www।associatedcontent।com/article/630397/thoughts_on_a_movie.html

Sedu

2008-02-28T10:11:00.001-08:00

http://www।associatedcontent.com/article/629549/first_attempt_with_sedu_.html

The Red Moon

2008-02-20T19:38:00.000-08:00

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/614157/the_redorange_moon_the_lunar_eclipse.html

Cashmere Mafia, episode 5 rant!

2008-02-07T13:53:00.000-08:00

This episode can be summed up to two key scenes. One being hot due to Mia going at it with the young stud Manny and the other being so freaking hilarious because Caitlin’s girlfriend is with child. Yeah, just when her relationship and sexual issues could not get any more complicated, she was informed at dinner that Alisha is pregnant. That was not even the best part of that scene. It was the look on Catlin’s face that spoke volumes; and her initial reply was “Congratulations!”.
So later on in the show Caitlin is approached at work by the playwright she met at the baby shower and they go out for a date and more. While this is going on Mia is casually dating that gorgeous doctor and flirting with the Manny. After a few exchanges via text messaging and looking over his photography portfolio, they get to know each other a little bit better. Mia goes over to Zoe’s home where the Manny works and they make out in the hallway, and Zoe walks in.
Zoe however is having issues of her own trying to get to her husband to celebrate their anniversary. The great thing about Zoe’s husband is that when you would predict that he would get a bit jealous over the work husband, as he sees him in a robe answering his wife’s hotel room door. He doesn’t. This guy is too good to be true, and if that was the other way around, I am sure Zoe would have handled it differently.
One disappointment with the show is how Davis seems to be one step ahead of Juliet when it comes to their marriage. Also, Juliet seems so strong and fierce but yet she let’s that creep Davis take care of the family finances. I love this story line because it shows us how some women still allow that role of “simple house wife”, in the marriage, when in fact there is nothing simple and easy about it. This episode was great with enough humor to keep you interested. My only suggestion is keep it up!

2008-02-06T06:56:00.001-08:00

Who Should Step Aside? Who Should Step it Up?

2008-02-06T06:46:00.001-08:00

Here is a link to an opinion article about the results of Super Tuesday.

www.associatedcontent.com/article/585555/who_should_step_aside_who_should_step.html

Make Reading fun for the Young Reader.

2008-02-05T12:56:00.000-08:00

There are times when it will be difficult to get your young learner to complete their reading assignments. Here is a way to turn their assignments into fun by makign it a game called The Reader Tracker. The game will involve the reading list that the student has, arts and crafts and family involvement. The Link below will take you to the article that fully explains the game.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/559623/make_reading_fun_with_the_reader_tracker.html

Valentine's Day Party Ideas

2008-02-05T12:54:00.000-08:00

Idea for a Valentines Day party whether it will be for adults, children or the family.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/565817/valentines_day_party_ideas.html

Romantic Idea when your are at home alone

2008-02-05T12:52:00.000-08:00

This article has some great ideas for two when you rather just stay in.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/583789/pay_day_lending.html

Remebering Sephia

2008-02-05T12:41:00.000-08:00

It was like a movie script, I walk into the dealership and there she is, a beautiful burgundy Sephia sparkling in the sunshine. Her body was modernly shaped, more modern that any other automobile that I had dealt with in the past. From the first moment, I did not hesitate and question my intentions with her, she was going to be mine. The salesman came over and all I wanted to know was what was the Vin number. I left with butterflies in my stomach, nervous because I wanted that car, nervous because I did not want anyone else to buy it.
I drove fast home but safe enough not to get a ticket. I dashed over tot eh computer and waited for it to load up. I waited, one minute. Waited another minute. System error comes on the machine. I shut the computer down, rebooted and I was finally ready to access the web and check the Vin number at Carfax. The car came out clean. I gathered my important documents went to the bank and headed for the dealership. Traffic was against me, to get to my car, my Sephia I said to myself.
When I arrived at the dealership, the Kia was there. I got the car and left. Months later, I am driving my car to and from for college, from one state to the next. I purchased the car with 48,000 miles and close to her death I had 117,0000.
I started noticing problems with the sounds she made on the highway and that ended up being a four hundred dollar problem. We purchased a new set of tires and then got a new CV boot installed. Then things started going downhill more. The Sephia was not getting good power like she use to . I took her to get a complete check up with a tune up and oil change. I took her home and she began to shake as if I was taking her rooting in the back woods of South Carolina. The check engine light came on and stayed on after getting to reevaluated by a mechanic. Then within a 48 hour timeframe the starter caught on fire, I had to get a tow and paid another five hundred dollars for a new started installation while the shaking and misfire remains. The Kia is dead. I have to live with that fact, I can not put more money into this car that is not worth more than 1,000 dollars. However, she has been there through vacation trips, numerous day trips and daily commutes. My sweet Kia Sephia, dead.