Sunday, May 4, 2008

Twitter: Why Some People Shouldn't be Allowed To Use It

Be careful on who you follow.

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Does Ballmer Need To Go?

Microsoft’s dramatic decision this weekend to withdraw its offer for Yahoo and not pursue a hostile bid raises a whole host of questions. What happens to Yahoo now? What happens to Microsoft? Or is this just a tactic to drive down the price of Yahoo’s shares so that Microsoft can go hostile with a lower offer? does ballmer need to go?

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Is Yogurt Really Good for You

The yogurt section in the grocery store has gotten pretty complicated. Instead of just choosing between regular and light, or fruit on the bottom versus premixed varieties, customers can now select what kind of bacteria they wish to devour with each cold spoonful. Yogurt manufacturers have long marketed the live, active cultures in their products

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10% of U.S. Kids Using Cough Medicine Every Week

Approximately one in 10 U.S. children uses one or more cough and cold medications during a given week, according to new research from Boston University. While cough and cold medications for children are widely marketed in the United States, how frequently they are used had not been scientifically studied.

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China orders nationwide fight against fatal virus

China ordered authorities across the nation on Saturday to fight hand, foot and mouth disease, after a rapidly spreading outbreak killed at least 23 children and infected nearly 4,000. ''Our doctors will leave...

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Prepping Robots for the O.R

A robot’s ability to deftly handle small tools may lead to a less invasive procedure and faster recovery for a patient. Robots also can protect surgeons from physical stress and exposure to X-rays that may force them into premature retirement.

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Saturday, May 3, 2008

Is Horse Racing Cruel? | THE CUBAN REVOLUTION

I will start about by stating that I am not a member of PETA. I am a member of the SPCA. I do not consider myself on any type of "lunatic fringe" when it comes to animal rights.

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The Military Experience of Every US President.

Washington to Bush.

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Favorite BIG BROWN wins with strong stretch drive

Big Brown, a horse that had such knocks on him that he only had three races under his belt heading into the Kentucky Derby, delivered one of the most stunning victories by a favorite in the Run for the Roses. Emerging from the pack, the 5-2 choice moved past a tiring bunch of long shots and cruised to a masterful victory in 2:01.82.

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