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Outback Steakhouse
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Pit Boss Bar-B-Q
Honey Baked Ham Co & Cafe
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SpaceX tests rocket engines for NASA role
California-based SpaceX says it has conducted a successful engine test for its Falcon 9 launch vehicle, a key milestone on the way to the inaugural launch of a rocket that could one day ferry astronauts to the International Space Station.



High winds, rain pound Northeast

Flooding caused by a powerful storm that hit the Northeast left 500 passengers stranded in a New Jersey Transit train for more than five hours, officials say.






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.






Avalanche kills at least 3; others missing
At least three people are killed, 17 hurt and an undetermined number missing after an avalanche hits a snowmobiling event in British Columbia, authorities said.



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.






US News
High winds, rain pound Northeast

Flooding caused by a powerful storm that hit the Northeast left 500 passengers stranded in a New Jersey Transit train for more than five hours, officials say.



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.



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.



Report: Questions on story of runaway Prius
Investigators probing a high-speed incident on a California freeway involving a Toyota Prius didn't find expected brake wear, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Calif. man investigated over alleged DEA threats
A Northern California man arrested after park rangers allegedly spotted him waving a handgun at a national monument near the Oregon border will likely face more charges for threatening to kill federal agents and their families, authorities said Saturday.

BBC World News
Troops deploy for Colombian polls
Colombians are set to head to the polls for legislative elections that may indicate how the May presidential election will shape up.
Huge opposition rally in Thailand
Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters gather in Bangkok to press the Thai government to step down.
Live - Bangladesh v England
Steve Finn removes Shahadat Hossain for his first Test wicket as England make a good start on the third day against Bangladesh.
US and Russia 'near' nuclear deal
Russia and the US are close to concluding a new nuclear disarmament treaty, officials in Washington and Moscow say.
'Slave brides'
South Asian women allege abuse by British in-laws

Sports News
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.



Team to beat? No. 1 Kansas wins Big 12 title

The Jayhawks defeat No. 9 Kansas State for the third time this season and likely will be the top overall seed in the NCAA tournament.



Minnesota pours it on against No. 6 Purdue

Ralph Sampson III scored 13 points for the sixth-seeded Golden Gophers (21-12), who reached the Big Ten tournament final for the first time. They’ll play No. 5 Ohio State on Sunday for the championship.



Turner leads No. 5 Ohio St. past Illinois in 2OT

Evan Turner scored 12 of his 31 points after regulation Saturday, leading No. 5 Ohio State past Illinois 88-81 in double overtime Saturday for a spot in the final of the Big Ten tournament.



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.



Politics News
Kissinger leaves hospital in South Korea

Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger is hospitalized after complaining of stomach pains, according to reports.



Utah lawmaker resigns amid hot tub scandal

Utah's House majority leader has resigned from the Legislature, two days after his confession about sitting nude in a hot tub with a teenage girl 25 years ago.



Sen. Reid's wife out of intensive care
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's wife has been transferred out of a Virginia hospital's intensive care unit and is improving after she was seriously injured in an auto accident.
Newsweek: The GOP's losing health care strategy
Jonathan Alter on why the Republican "repeal the bill" approach will likely backfire during the midterm elections.
Divided party? It’s not just Republicans
For all the evidence of a divided Republican Party, the Democratic Party has its own widening cracks that could make a potentially bleak election year even more dour.

Discovery News Headlines
Comet-Kaze Strikes The Sun
The SOHO observatory catches a comet crashing into the sun.
Why Do We Have Daylight Savings Time?
It's a question people are probably more likely to ask themselves this time of year when we go to bed and then lose an hour. It can feel wildly unfair for the clock to say 7:00 a.m. when it actually ...
'World's Strongest Chicken' Pulls Chariot
The alleged "world's strongest chicken" is appearing at a Green Bay rodeo where he will pull trainer and rodeo clown Rory Meeks in a specially designed chicken chariot.
Star Predicted to Blast Through the Solar System
In 1.5 million years time a star called Gliese 710 has a high chance of colliding with the Oort Cloud, potentially causing mayhem on Earth.
Camera Shy Pregnant Male Seahorse Photographed Giving Birth
The Pacific Seahorse would seem to be a movie natural. This fish is dramatic yellow in color, with sparkling eyes and a hairdo-looking tuft on its head that would be at home on a Dr. Seuss character. But few have ...

Health and Wellness News
Study: Hearts may swoon when stocks do
Stock market slides may hurt more than your savings. New research suggests they might prompt heart attacks.
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.



Court rules again against vaccine-autism claims
Vaccines that contain a mercury-based preservative called thimerosal cannot cause autism on their own, a special U.S. court ruled on Friday, dealing one more blow to parents seeking to blame vaccines for their children's illness.
Lawyers urge WTC workers to take settlement
Lawyers and city officials expressed confidence Friday that they can get ground zero responders to sign on to a settlement that would pay up to $657 million to workers who developed health problems after toiling in the ruins of the World Trade Center.
Enough with all the medical tests, experts say

Too much cancer screening, too many heart tests, too many cesarean sections. A spate of recent reports suggest that too many Americans — maybe even President Barack Obama — are being overtreated.



Entertainment News
‘South Park’ targets Tiger in 14th season debut

Sex addiction, the intersection of powerful men and willing women, late-night phone calls to the police and bad public relations give show plenty of fodder, co-creator Trey Stone said.



Authorities: Haim had illegal prescription

Authorities say actor Corey Haim had a fraudulent prescription when he died that was linked to a major drug ring and are now investigating.



‘Our Family Wedding’ surpasses stereotypes

As a genre, wedding films are typically about as cloying as two-hours worth of kitten videos on YouTube. But this is a mostly charming movie despite its cliche milieu.



‘Out of My League’ features awkward, dim hero

Movie tries to convince viewers that nerdy Justin Baruchel and beautiful Alice Eve can work as a couple, but Baruchel's self-loathing character makes that hard to believe.



‘Remember Me’ lets Pattinson ditch the fangs

"Twilight" mega-star Robert Pattinson has always played period or fantasy roles, so he was eager to accept the starring role in his latest film, in which he plays an ordinary guy.



Oddly Enough
A spellbinding Egyptian discovery
Mar. 13 - Archaeologists in Egypt have found what they believe are hieroglyphic funeral spells guiding a mysterious 4,000-year-old queen in the afterlife.



Chef makes mommy's milk cheese
Mar 10 - New York chef makes cheese from his wife's breast milk. Sharon Reich reports.



Bottled ghosts sold in New Zealand
Mar 10 - A New Zealand woman sells two "spirits in a bottle" amid a bidding frenzy in an online auction.



Fireworks honour Mexican saint
Mar 09 - Tultepec, a town near Mexico City, stages a spectacular fireworks display to honour the patron saint of pyrotechnicians, San Juan de Dios. tara Cleary reports.



Women served up sushi treat
Mar. 9 - A restaurant in Poland serves up a treat on Women's Day -- sushi served on a male model.



New York Times Homepage
DealBook: A.I.G. Reveals Its Biggest Counterparties
Among the biggest recipients of collateral were Deutsche Bank and Goldman Sachs, both of which were owed money from credit default swaps.
The Quad: Live Blogging Selection Sunday
Louisville is the overall top seed for the men’s N.C.A.A. tournament. The other top seeds are North Carolina, Connecticut and Pittsburgh.
Treatment for Peanut Allergies Shows Promise
Children receiving daily doses of peanuts under medical supervision were able to build a tolerance.
4 U.S. Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan
The soldiers were killed in a roadside explosion on Sunday, the United States military said, in the worst of several attacks by insurgents around the country.
Bonus Money at Troubled A.I.G. Draws Heavy Criticism
Obama administration officials and Republicans alike offered nearly universal condemnation of the $165 million in bonuses that A.I.G. is planning to dole out to top executives.

Quote of the Day
Henry Ward Beecher
"The art of being happy lies in the power of extracting happiness from common things."
Bertrand Russell
"To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom."
Aristotle
"The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet."
Benjamin Disraeli
"Man is only great when he acts from passion."

How to of the Day
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to Choose a Backpacking Stove
With so many backpacking stove choices available, you can get lost in the proverbial forest of backpacking stove options. Here's some guidance to help you.

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...
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...
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...
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?...
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...

Healthy Recipes
Low-Sodium Recipes: Mexican Beef Supreme | Submitted By: Melissa
My boyfriend is from Mexico and he whipped this up one night and it turned out great. Beef, onions, garlic and peppers cooked in a delicious salsa verde sauce. Serve with rice, beans and tortillas. You may also add some sour cream to the sauce to make it creamier or add it after as a garnish.
Healthy Appetizers: Simple Texas Salsa | Submitted By: Susan
This is the most delicious salsa that doesn't require any cooking!
Dairy-Free Recipes: Special Spuds | Submitted By: Spitz
Cubed potatoes are seasoned with garlic powder, dried onion, parsley, salt, and pepper before being baked to a tender crispiness for a great meal accompaniment.
Sugar Substitute Recipes: Apple Cinnamon Muffins | Submitted By: CBRD
These delicious muffins are sweetened with applesauce and spiced with cinnamon! A variation of a few different recipes I found and added together and tinkered with.
Diabetic Recipes: Curried Quinoa Salad with Mango | Submitted By: Cinderella
This easy recipe combines the pungent flavors of curry and mango for a filling and delicious dish that will have everyone going back for seconds!

Home Improvement
Glass Chandeliers and Chandelier Lighting
Few things exude elegance like a chandelier. The ambiance created by chandelier lighting is often soft, but compelling at the same time; it is a look that is difficult to emulate...Read more about Glass Chandelier
Choose Wire Shelving for Strength and Durability
A wire rack is an excellent choice for any job that requires holding a lot of weight. Wire shelving is also appropriate for any area that is expected to get messy. In work...Read more about Wire Rack
The Price of Formal Furniture: Dining Room Chairs and Buffets
The dining room often contains the most elegant pieces of furniture in the house. Since they are in a place that is considered formal, dining room chairs and tables are...Read more about Dining Room Chair
The Curtain Track: Keeping Drapes and Blinds in Line
Though most often seen in commercial settings, the curtain track is becoming more popular in modern homes. The easy smooth operation of a curtain track is very desirable...Read more about Curtain Track
Track Facts: What you should Know about Track Lighting Fixtures
The versatility and convenience of track lighting has made it a fast growing choice among homeowners. Its stylish look and easy mobility provide an excellent lighting...Read more about Track Lighting Fixture