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| US News |
Floods feared after storm hits Northeast
Utility crews push through fallen trees and windblown debris to reach downed power lines, working to restore electricity after strong winds and rain wreaked havoc in the Northeast.
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Pentagon gun traced to Memphis police
Two guns used in high-profile shootings this year at the Pentagon and a Las Vegas courthouse both came from the same unlikely place: the police and court system of Memphis, Tenn.
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Thousands mourn death of Calif. teen
Thousands of teachers, classmates and neighbors filled a San Diego-area high school football stadium to honor a 17-year-old girl allegedly killed by a registered sex offender.
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Ireland releases U.S. woman held in plot
An American woman and three others arrested in Ireland over an alleged plot to assassinate Swedish artist Lars Vilks have been freed without charge.
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Questions arise over story of runaway Prius
Investigators with Toyota and the federal government were unable to make a Toyota Prius speed out of control as its owner said it did on a freeway, according to a memo.
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| Sports News |
Opinion: Ohio St. seems like a team from ’89 Final Four
Opinion: Illinois was eliminated from this tournament (and possibly the bigger one) by a team that is the closest thing we've seen in more than 20 years to a reincarnation of the eternally beloved Flyin' Illini. That's Ohio State.
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Pacquiao picks apart Clottey, wins decision
After easy victory at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday night, top pound-for-pound fighter says ‘world wants’ fight with Mayweather next.
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WVU wins Big East, makes case for a No. 1 seed
Da’Sean Butler’s second game-winner in three days gave West Virginia its first Big East title. The senior guard, who banked in a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give West Virginia a quarterfinal win, scored in the lane with 4.2 seconds left and the No. 7 Mountaineers beat No. 22 Georgetown 60-58 on Saturday night.
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N.Y. brings Mavs’ streak to screeching halt
Bill Walker scored a career-high 23 points, Wilson Chandler added 22 and the New York Knicks snapped Dallas’ 13-game winning streak and avenged a 50-point loss to the Mavericks earlier this season with a 128-94 victory on Saturday night.
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Jets coach Ryan undergoes weight-loss surgery
Jets coach Rex Ryan has undergone a weight-loss procedure to help him fight obesity. The husky Ryan had lap-band surgery Saturday at NYU Medical Center, and was relaxing at his home in New Jersey, team spokesman Bruce Speight told The Associated Press.
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| Health and Wellness News |
Intense treatment hopes for diabetics dashed
Key results from a landmark federal study are in, and the results are disappointing for diabetics: Adding drugs to drive blood pressure and blood-fats lower than current targets did not prevent heart problems, and in some cases caused harmful side effects.
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Mini clip is safer than heart-valve surgery
Many Americans with leaky heart valves soon might be able to get them fixed without open-heart surgery. A study showed that a tiny clip implanted through an artery was safer and nearly as effective as surgery, doctors reported Sunday.
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Israel launches radical way to boost organ supply
Israel is launching a potentially trailblazing experiment in organ donation: Sign a donor card, and you and your family move up in line for a transplant if one is needed.
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Study: Hearts may swoon when stocks do
Stock market slides may hurt more than your savings. New research suggests they might prompt heart attacks.
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Dems eye health care end game
Under White House pressure to act swiftly, House and Senate Democratic leaders reached for agreement Friday on President Barack Obama's health care bill, sweetened suddenly by fresh billions for student aid and a sense that breakthroughs are at hand.
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| Quote of the Day |
John F. Kennedy
"A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives on."
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Henry Ward Beecher
"The art of being happy lies in the power of extracting happiness from common things."
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Bertrand Russell
"To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom."
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Aristotle
"The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet."
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| How to of the Day |
How to Import XML Dumps to Your MediaWiki Wiki
MediaWiki uses an abstract XML based format for content dumps. This is what Special:Export generates, and also what is used for XML dumps of Wikipedia and other Wikimedia sites. This can be imported into another wiki using MediaWiki via the Special:Import page or by using mwdumper or xml2sql. Here are some commonly used methods for importing XML Dumps.
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How to Get Your Sims Abducted by Aliens in Sims 2
You can keep playing Sims 2 but haven't yet managed to get abducted by aliens. The chances of abduction are rather low, and you have to be persistent. The abduction in Strangetown is set up, of course, and you got lucky in Veronaville. Here are some instructions in order to make the abduction more likely.
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How to Cut a Mortise and Tenon
A mortise and tenon joint.To join two pieces of lumber for building doors, cabinets, furniture, or other woodworking projects, using a mortise and tenon and wood glue is hard to beat. Here are the steps for creating a basic mortise and tenon joint.
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How to Roll Paper Cartridges (Reenacting)
This article will tell you how to roll blank paper cartridges for .58 cal. black-powder muzzleloaders. Be sure to read the entire article and view all pictures before trying to make the cartridge.
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Who Needs Eggs? How to Make Vegan Quiche
Quiches are a delicious dish, but usually contain eggs or butter. Here is a recipe for a vegan spinach quiche. Instead of spinach you could also use broccoli or cauliflower.
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| Ask Yahoo |
What happened to Ask Yahoo!?
Ask Yahoo! is teaming up with Yahoo! Answers to bring you Ask Mike. It's another way to pose questions, get answers, and (hopefully) learn a thing or two. Please visit us at our new home on Yahoo! Answers, and join our network today. To learn more about Yahoo! Answers, the Answers Network, and Ask Mike, head to our help pages...
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What happened to Ask Yahoo!?
Ask Yahoo! is teaming up with Yahoo! Answers to bring you Ask Mike. It's another way to pose questions, get answers, and (hopefully) learn a thing or two. Please visit us at our new home on Yahoo! Answers, and join our network today. To learn more about Yahoo! Answers, the Answers Network, and Ask Mike, head to our help pages...
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Is the postmaster general really a general?
The postmaster general (PMG) has one of the coolest job titles in the United States government. But the position, while important, has little to do with the military...
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Why do people yell "Free Bird!" at rock concerts?
It happens at nearly every rock show. During a lull, while the band's in between tunes, someone in the audience requests Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Free Bird." It's meant as a joke, but it's never really funny. So how did the unfortunate tradition begin?...
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Who "invented" zombies?
Filmmaker George Romero turned zombies into movie icons in his epic "Night of the Living Dead" horror series. But to say he "invented" them is giving the guy too much credit. The truth is, these lurching, brain-crazed creatures have deep roots in Haitian folklore...
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