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Submitted by Vitamin Blog
Written by Michael Vass
With the spring and summer seasons upon us, millions are resupplying their shelves with sunblock and in the process may be increasing their chances of cancer. Surprised? I’m not in principle though the exact danger is different than I thought it might be…
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SBS Teas Birthday Celebration - Save 15% on May 15th
Submitted by The Cheap Gourmet
SBS Teas owner, Lady Babs, is celebrating her 65th birthday on Thursday, May 15th. She invites you to celebrate in her joy of being eligible for “Senior Discounts” and is offering everyone a whopping 15% discount on their entire purchase.
If you’ve never tried SBS Teas, now would be an excellent time […]
Toddler power beats drug ring
Submitted by Toddler Blog
Written by Michael Vass
Criminals these days must deal with many factors, especially if they are involved in drugs. Sniffing dogs, DEA, INTERPOL, detectives, narcotics officers, informants and more are just a few of the hurdles they must outwit or avoid. But for those that can clear all these hurdles, there is one […]
The Food Pyramid Gets A Facelift
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
When the “new” food pyramid was released a few years ago, I have to admit, I found it difficult to sell it to people, especially families. It was hard to follow, bulky and contained too much information. It’s not that the suggestions were not reasonable, they were just too much […]
Metal Gear Solid 4: new videos
Submitted by videogame2play
Kojima Productions much anticipated release Metal Gear Solid: Guns of the Patriots is coming June 12th exclusively for the PlayStation 3. You won’t want to miss the following just released videos.
Watch the first 10 minutes of gameplay:
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Baby you can fly my car
Submitted by Econbrowser
Via West Virginia Rebel, the Telegraph reports:
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Melodrama and Villians vs. Supply and Demand
Submitted by CARPE DIEM
With all the commotion in the media and in politics about the high price of gasoline, is there really some terribly complex explanation?
Is there anything complex about the fact that with two countries– India and China– having rapid economic growth, and with combined populations 8 times that of the United States, they […]
Why the fear of Islam?
Submitted by Muslim Blog
Written by Michael Vass
With all the emphasis in the years since 2001 on Islam I wondered what most Americans actually know about the religion. My questions have become more prominent as emails lying about the faith of Senator Barack Obama have circulated the internet since November 2007 (at the latest) and influenced […]
Alone in the Dark 5: release date, screenshots & trailer
Submitted by videogame2play
With the release date set for June 24, 2008 on PS2, PC, XBOX 360, and Nintendo Wii (PlayStation 3 version to follow) this is a game you will definitely not want to miss from Atari & Eden Games.
Taking the fear to a new level, the next-gen Alone in the Dark features the macabre […]
Sorbet Fruits D’Ete
Submitted by Healthy Foods and Eating Healthy
photo credit: la familia brophy
Sorbet fruits d’ete, or Summer Fruits Sorbet is a delicious and refreshing treat that is really easy to make and will keep for up to 3 months in the freezer.
1lb or 500g of freshly frozen mixed summer fruits such as strawberries
Blueberries and raspberries
1 tablespoon […]
Great Italian Wine Regions, 5/17/08 at Pinot Boutique
Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine School
Feudi di San Gregorio 2005 Falanghina, Campania
Regali 2006 “Principessa Gavi” Gavi, Piemonte
Fontanafredda 2006 “Briccotondo” Barbera, Piemonte
Allegrini 2004 “Palazzo delle Torre” Rosso Veronese, Veneto
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What’s In a Name
Submitted by Boys and Schools Blog
Ok, I’ve spent some time trying to figure out how to make an important statement out of this, but no matter how I approach it, I have to admit that it’s pure fluff. Still, like many moms, I’m really interested in baby names and trends, so the annual release […]
A Couple of Observations From My Birthday Weekend
Submitted by Got Strength? Blog
A couple of weeks ago I had a birthday. Yep, believe it or not I do age. I don’t really make a big deal about my birthday anymore. Once you hit the big birthdays (driver’s license, selective service/voting, drinking age, and cheap car insurance) you really don’t have […]
Italian Pick of the Week, 5/12/08
Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine School
Tenute Dettori 2003 Tudori “Badde Nigolosu”, Sardegna
Attending a large scale wine tasting with over 150 producers represented reminds me of a major league tryout camp - there are the usual suspects who always turn up, a couple of can’t miss prospects that are showing well, and that unexpected […]
Chicken Salad Sandwich With A Kick!
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks
1 boneless chicken breast
3/4 cup hot teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 tomato, diced
mayonnaise
salt and pepper, to taste
lettuce
4 slices 7 grain bread
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Explaining Teen Stars’ Wild Behavior
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
I totally agree with the New York Times that this has been a tough media year for teen stars. And, it has put us parents of tweens and young teens in a tough spot. My 10 year old didn’t actually catch wind about those new Miley pictures until yesterday. And, […]
Mom Time
Submitted by Childn’Parent
We know that spending quality time with our kids is really important and is the perfect way to bond with our children. However, what some of us Mothers often forget is the importance of spending quality time alone, away from the kids, Mom Time, so that we do not forget who we […]
ED Day Update
Submitted by YOUR NEW REALITY
I’ve posted some thoughts on finishing the ED Day : Dead Sydney online novel over at the ED Day blog.
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Full Core Psycho
Submitted by YOUR NEW REALITY
Fox News star nutter, Bill O’Reilly, has had a nasty blast from the past run wild online. It’s an old clip of O’Reilly completely freaking out and hurling abuse over some minor technical hitch while he’s trying to record some fake spontaneity.
This is something that really has to be seen to […]
Male Recession? The Gender Jobs Gap
Submitted by CARPE DIEM
As the top chart above shows, since late 2006 male employment in the U.S. has been stagnant, while female employment has continued to grow. From April of last year through April 2008, men have lost 131,000 jobs while women have gained 781,000 jobs (see bottom chart).
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The question of Stem Cells and gene therapy
Submitted by Gene Therapy Blog
Written by Michael Vass
In the not too far past there used to be a common theme in many movies and television shows describing the future as free of all disease and afflictions to the body. The miracles of advanced science were credited with this breakthrough…
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Smackdowns, Boots and Hexagons, and the Future of the Human Race
Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine School
Tomorrow evening, Frank Cipparone, the Wine School’s resident Italian-wine expert, and I will do battle in a Smackdown for the ages. Planetary polarity may shift. Weather patterns could run amok. Children and grown men may very well weep. Indeed, the amount of energy generated by the CERN’s Large […]
“Sorry? You Play Video Games For A Living?”
Submitted by YOUR NEW REALITY
Being paid to review video games would, for most guys under 40, be a dream job. But what’s it actually like to be a professional video game reviewer?
According to Charles Brooker, it was a pretty sweet gig. Until he told people what he did for a living :
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Smoking: Greece is #1
Submitted by CARPE DIEM
The Economist
Assorted Energy Links
Submitted by CARPE DIEM
1. “Wind ($23.37) v. Gas (25 Cents),” in today’s WSJ: There is a reason fossil fuels continue to dominate American energy production: They are extremely cost-effective.
2. “Democrats Windfall Tax—On You,” Investor’s Business Daily: The last time the U.S. had a windfall profits tax on oil companies, the results were disappointing: 1) Domestic […]
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