Archive for October, 2009
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[?]Submitted by Book Nut
The good thing about doing one book for many challenges is that you finish them up quicker. I set out to read two books for Carl’s challenge, ended up reading four, and only one of the two I had set out to read.
I had a grand time, […]
Ninth Grade Slays
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[?]Submitted by Book Nut
The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod, #2
by Heather Brewer
ages: 10-13
First sentence: “Jasik gripped the photograph in his hand and scanned the face of the boy.”
Support your local independent bookstore: buy it there!
We pick up again with Vlad at the beginning of his freshman year. His one goal over the […]
Now isn’t this an excellent adventure - part five (CMJ Day Four)
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[?]Submitted by Secret Society
My own personal CMJ companion and erstwhile guide, Amanda Marcotte, had to fly back to Austin Friday AM, so for the last two days I was left to my own devices. I elected to revisit Le Poisson Rouge and the Bell House to see what the showcases there […]
Cruciferous Vegetables in Whole Food Multivitamins
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[?]Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog
We know we should eat more vegetables but how many of us really eat enough of them every single day? And how do we know what a serving really means? I found this really cool site to help on the serving size.
It’s next to impossible […]
Vegetarian Lasagna (with Kale,Zucchini and Broccoli).
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[?]Submitted by Health Nut
Eating from variety of fresh fruits and vegetables builds strong immune system.With flu season in full swing,it becomes all the more essential to make that right choice.Besides taking care the preventive measures such as getting the flu shot, washing hands often and avoiding contact with sick people be […]
Lemon Soup
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[?]Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !
6 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup orzo
2 eggs
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt and white pepper, to taste
Bring broth to a boil. Add orzo and cook until tender about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. In a bowl, beat eggs until frothy. Add water to lemon juice and […]
Viper Networks (VPER) Announces 49% LOI for Saudi Arabian Construction Company
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[?]Submitted by SmallCapVoice.com
TROY, MI — (Marketwire) — 10/29/09 — Viper Networks, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: VPER), a global telecommunication network operations and technical management company, announced today that it has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire a 49% interest of a privately held, profitable construction company based in Saudi Arabia, for a […]
Q3 GDP IS UP, BUT THE WAR FOR GROWTH HAS ONLY JUST BEGUN
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[?]Submitted by The Capital Spectator
It’s official: the U.S. economy expanded by 3.5% in the third quarter, the Bureau of Economic Analysis reports today. Encouraging as that is, it’s neither a surprise nor anything near to closure for the financial and economic hurricane of the last year or so. But it is […]
The 2009Q3 Advance GDP Release and Stimulus Measures
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[?]Submitted by Econbrowser
The 3.5% growth rate was, in my view, in large part attributable to direct measures to stimulate the economy, including direct spending on goods and services by the government (Federal, state and local), as well as tax measures. First, let’s take a look at how each category of final […]
Futures As Predictors of Commodity Prices
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[?]Submitted by Econbrowser
As commodity prices start rising again — at least some — the question of whether futures are useful indicators seems relevant. Figure 1 shows the IMF commodity price indices, as reported in the October World Economic Outlook:
Figure 1: Commodity price indices for energy (blue), food (red), agricultural raw materials […]
Low Prices Are Harmful to Consumers?
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[?]Submitted by CARPE DIEM
Click to enlarge.From the American Booksellers Association letter to the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Deptartment of Justice:
We ask that the Department of Justice investigate practices by Amazon.com, Wal-Mart, and Target that we believe constitute illegal predatory pricing that is damaging to the book industry and harmful to […]
Jobless Claims (4-Wk. Avg.) Drop to Lowest Level in 40 Weeks, Down 132,500 (-20.1%) From April Peak
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[?]Submitted by CARPE DIEM
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of U.S. workers filing new claims for jobless benefits dipped by 1,000 last week, while the number collecting long-term aid fell to the lowest reading in seven months as the job market steadied. Another key gauge of underlying labor market health, the 4-week […]
Website of the Day
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[?]Submitted by CARPE DIEM
From Comcast.net via Rand Gerald.
News Hour Interview on the Economy
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[?]Submitted by Businomics Blog
I’m scheduled to appear on the News Hour with Jim Lehrer tonight (Thursday, October 29, 2009), 6:00 most places. Fire up your Tivo.
GDP 3rd Quarter 2009: We’re Out of Recession, But Still Weak
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[?]Submitted by Businomics Blog
The numbers for the third quarter look nice, or what passes for nice these days. GDP rose smartly, pretty much confirming the general view that the recession is over (more on that below).
The details surprised me a bit, even though the total growth was in the ballpark […]
How many of you i[2]y’ers are …
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[?]Submitted by the stupid cancer blog
How many of you i[2]y’ers are in high school or college? Send email to stupidcancer@i2y.com with “student” in the subject. Special project.
TWO DAYS LEFT UNTIL @StupidCan…
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[?]Submitted by the stupid cancer blog
TWO DAYS LEFT UNTIL @StupidCancer Halloween Scaretacular & Costume Contest in NYC! RSVP today! http://bit.ly/gMKZk #boo
Cancer’s ‘Holy Grail”. No, it’…
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[?]Submitted by the stupid cancer blog
Cancer’s ‘Holy Grail”. No, it’s not a cup. #IndianaJones3Sucked http://bit.ly/14QIpD
Nearly 10K Members “10,000,000…
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[?]Submitted by the stupid cancer blog
Nearly 10K Members “10,000,000 Strong For Giving Cancer The Bird” FB Campaign. Sign Up And Send Us Your ‘Bird’ Pics! http://bit.ly/wAy6Z
Great blog post about @stupidc…
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[?]Submitted by the stupid cancer blog
Great blog post about @stupidcancer http://bit.ly/2DedPq
New Study: Cancer drug crosses…
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[?]Submitted by the stupid cancer blog
New Study: Cancer drug crosses key hurdle in brain. #melosebrain http://bit.ly/YrYUw
Ryan Newman’s Talladega Goal: Another Strong Result, Smoother Ride to the Finish
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[?]Submitted by Ryan Newman News and Information
TALLADEGA, Ala. (Oct. 28, 2009) — Ryan Newman’s best career finish at Talladega Superspeedway came during the April race at the 2.66-mile oval when he posted a third-place result.
His hope is not only to finish two positions better when the Sprint Cup circuit returns to […]
Imagine FX 50th Issue
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[?]Submitted by Gurney Journey
ImagineFX magazine is marking the occasion of its 50th issue by pulling out all the stops and delivering a lavish issue, including:
Concept art from the film District 9.
Spotlight on master painter Craig Mullins.
Marshall Vandruff’s most extensive animal anatomy feature yet, focusing on the head.
My own 25 tips on […]
Prehistoric Times
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[?]Submitted by Gurney Journey
If you’re interested in dinosaurs (and other extinct creatures) you’ll love the magazine Prehistoric Times, which for over a decade has covered the intersection between science, art, film, and collecting. Now published in full color, it presents interviews with artists and paleontologists, dino drawing tips, book reviews, and […]
#8 Is Hip To Their Tricks (Pinky, The Unknown Dwarf)
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[?]Submitted by BRENDA YORK’S PAINTING A DAY
12×24″ oil on canvas
You knew there had to be a woman keeping all those little men organized…Pinky is the last in my Fairy Tale Series. Whew! Now I plan to take a little breather and then start on the next show scheduled for end of […]
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