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| BBC World News |
'Plan B' for trapped miners
A new drill has arrived at the Chilean mine site for an alternative rescue plan, in which a team will drill a separate shaft from a different part of the mountainside.
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Taxpayers 'should not fund Pope'
Some 77% of Britons think taxpayers should not help pay for Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Scotland and England, a survey suggests.
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Tennessee mosque fire 'was arson'
A fire that damaged construction equipment at the site of a Tennessee Islamic centre was arson, investigators say.
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Uneasy reading
Reading Arabic 'hard for brain'
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Earthquake hits south New Zealand
A state of emergency is declared in Christchurch after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake strikes New Zealand's South Island, injuring two people seriously.
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| Sports News |
Venus sparkles to reach fourth round at Open
 Her play sparkling as much as her sequined dress, Venus Williams easily eliminated 185th-ranked qualifier Mandy Minella of Luxembourg 6-2, 6-1 on Friday night at the U.S. Open.
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Tiger struggles to stay in FedEx Cup hunt
 Tiger Woods shoots a 1-over 72, while Zach Johnson and Jason Day beat up on the TPC Boston and beat the rain to share the lead at 8 under in the Deutsche Bank Championship on Friday.
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Strasburg has Tommy John surgery
Nationals rookie phenom Stephen Strasburg had reconstructive elbow surgery Friday that could keep him out of the starting rotation until the 2012 season.
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Tough loss for U.S. teen Harrison at Open
 American teenager Ryan Harrison wasted three match points in a fifth-set tiebreaker to lose to 36th-ranked Sergiy Stakhovsky in the second round of the U.S. Open on Friday. The 18-year-old qualifier led 6-3 in the tiebreaker but lost the next five points.
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Roethlisberger suspension reduced to 4 games
 Ben Roethlisberger is getting time off for good behavior.
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| Health and Wellness News |
LA sheriff says almost all pot clinics criminal
The Los Angeles County sheriff has escalated his war of words against California medical marijuana dispensaries, saying as many as 97 percent operate as criminal enterprises.
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Hit 'Hoarders' returns for third season
 Show is A&E's most popular series among young viewers, something of a surprise given that it's about emotionally ill people living amid mounds of garbage.
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E. coli outbreak puts focus on meat oversight
The first outbreak linked to a rare strain of E. coli in ground beef is prompting a fresh look at tougher regulations to protect the nation's meat supply.
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Biotech salmon safe for eating: FDA
A biotechnology company's genetically engineered salmon are as safe to eat as other Atlantic salmon, U.S. regulators said as they weighed approval of the first DNA-altered animal for Americans' dinner plates.
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Antidepressant patch doesn't help smokers quit
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - An antidepressant drug delivered through a patch on the skin is no better than placebo for helping smokers kick the habit, new research shows.
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| Entertainment News |
Judge Kara DioGuardi leaves 'American Idol'
 FOX reality show has yet to announce a new lineup, but Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Elton John are among the reported front-runners. The show returns to the air in January.
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Bristol Palin's sexy 'Dancing' costume
 Bristol Palin promised UsMagazine.com her "Dancing With the Stars" costume would be the least risque — but by the looks of her lacy black number, her outfit is anything but.
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'Machete' serves relentless, bloody action
 Viewers get precisely what they're paying for: beheadings, skewerings and kill shots to the head by the dozen, with other means of dispatch — death by corkscrew, high heels, crucifixion — tossed in for variety.
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'Going the Distance' is a failed romance
Drew Barrymore's latest romantic comedy exhibits a realism that is often lacking in the genre, but despite a funny cast, the couple is insufferable and the script feels desperate for laughs.
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Suspect in Hilton burglary pleads not guilty
A man accused of showing up at Paris Hilton's house wielding two knives has pleaded not guilty to attempted felony burglary.
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| Quote of the Day |
Vittorio Alfieri
"First thoughts are not always the best."
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Rand Beers
"The precondition to freedom is security."
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John N. Mitchell
"The finest steel has to go through the hottest fire."
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John Ruskin
"Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of intelligent effort."
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| How to of the Day |
6 Tips for Playing Hard to Get
Although it might seem silly for someone to pretend that they're a little less into you than they really are, this type of restraint is one of the ways by which some people gauge the extent of each other's interest when dating. In addition, if you don't play hard to get, you might come off as needy, calculating, or worst of all, desperate. Then again, if you play too hard to get, you'll seem standoffish and cold, even a snob.
Follow these steps to find a good balance when playing hard to get, and remember, dating is not an exact science; it's more of a game, with lots of guesswork, self-confidence, and risk-taking involved.
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How to use Gmail's new "Priority Inbox" which sorts mail for you
Priority Inbox is a new feature in Gmail that finds the messages of importance and sorts them for you, to prevent email overload. It does this by basing the importance on the emails you read and reply to. Here is how to start using it in your Gmail account.
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Apple just launched their Facebook competitor called Ping. Here's how you can try it
Ping is a music social network that was introduced with release of iTunes 10 on September 1, 2010. As with Twitter, you can follow others and be followed, keep tabs on your favorite artists, and post comments and suggestions for others to read - and even post pictures and videos. Here's how to use it.
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Today is National Lazy Mom's Day. 11 Ways to Stop Overparenting and Be a "Slacker Mom"
Perfectionism and parenting can be a recipe for exhaustion and a life filled with stress. Being a "slacker mom" is not a negative; it's a way of thinking smart and of being clued into what really matters over what can wait till another day. Slacker mom was a term coined by Muffi Mead-Ferro,[1] and it's also known as being a Beta mom, or slow parenting.[2][3] Slacker moms are moms who reject any over-parenting models that involve children being sent to every possible after-school improvement option, with mom staying up till dawn baking homemade cookies before rushing off to work or starting the day's tasks.
If you're ready to be a slacker mom, then it's no more sitting for hours on end in traffic and in your car at the soccer practice field; and it's no more helicopter parenting where overbearing goodwill takes away your child's self-sufficiency and capacity to learn by trial and error. Take the over-the-top expectations out of being a mom, and start really enjoying your slow parenting experience.
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Going away to school? Here's how to stock up your college pantry
College (or university) is a time in your life when you are learning many things. Outside your academic studies, college may be when you learn to live on your own, to keep up your own home, and so on. A big part of that is learning to cook for yourself, and it is easiest to cook regularly if you keep some ingredients on hand. That's where your pantry comes in.
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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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| Home Improvement |
Flooring Cost: A Quick Overview
As with any major home improvement decision, it's helpful to compare flooring prices before making the big leap. When it comes to floor cost, there's several things to keep in...Read more about Flooring Cost
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What to do about Low Water Pressure
Low water pressure usually results when you've been forced to turn on two different plumbing fixtures at the same time, whether they are the outside garden hose, the kitchen...What to do about Low Water Pressure
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Nesting Tables: 3-in-1 Furniture
Have you ever seen those Russian stacking dolls where one set of figurines rests inside another, diminishing in size as they reach towards the middle? This is the concept...Read more about Nesting Tables
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Reclaimed Wood: Why Buy New When You Can Reuse?
Everything always comes back into fashion. Whether its retro clothing, vintage cars, or designer antiques, people love it when the past catches up to the present again...Read more about Reclaimed Wood
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Drawer Slide Solutions for Sticky Situations
Many homes, older ones in particular, are full of drawers that are prone to getting stuck, too loose, or simply unstable. Installing a drawer slide is one way to alleviate...Read more about Drawer Slide
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