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Sunscreen or Sunburn? Which Risk is Greatest?

digitalfever — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:57:13 EDT

We've been told for the past three decades or so that we must cover up; that the harmful UV rays of the sun could promote skin cancer if allowed to reach the body. But what we're finding now is that the once-touted saviors of our outer armor, called sunscreen, also come with risks Ã¢â;¬" and pretty hefty ones at that

Channel: Women Tags: sunscreen sunburn beauty summer beauty tips infertility in women

Do Women Like Men With A Stubble? | Thels Talk

robinbal — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:21:49 EDT

Men have always wondered should I shave or let it grow. They wonder "Do women find me more attractive with a beard or a clean shave"? Stubble is the way to win a woman's heart, a study has shown.

Channel: Love & Personals Tags: stubble sexuality

12-year old boy in Orissa pushed out of Train for Rs. 50 (US$1.2), loses limbs

bizexpert — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:19:31 EDT

In a bizarre incident that sent shock wave across India, a 12-year old boy in Orissa's Rourkela was pushed out of a moving train for not paying Rs. 50 ($1.2) to a Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE). The victim Shankar Singh has been admitted to a hospital. He is in a critical condition and already lost his leg and hand.

Channel: News Tags: Weird News India Orissa Boy Train Money

Safe Online Banking Transaction In 6 Simple Steps

robinbal — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:14:40 EDT

Reports of rampant Internet fraud and identity theft have led many to conclude that the convenience of online banking and shopping isn't worth the risk.

Channel: Money Tags: banking

20 Ways to Dine Out Inexpensively

chapelhillNC — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:22:30 EDT

Most people eat out at least some times. Here are 20 tips to dine out without breaking your budget.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: 20 ways to dine out inexpensively cheap frugal budget watson inc

10 Worst Bank Robberies Ever

digitalfever — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:34:13 EDT

In this post, I'll list 10 examples of the dumber criminals to have thought a life of crime was the way to go.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: wtf weird strange odd stuff

Crazy Sexual Repression Laws - Know Any More?

Dan and Jennifer — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:58:26 EDT

Sexual conduct between persons not married! Sodomy between persons who are members of the same sex. Contact between the mouth and the penis - sorry guys! Check out these outrageous examples of sexual repression courtesy of your friendly neighborhood "lawmakers". Got any more from your area that aren't on the list yet? Share them...

Channel: Love & Personals Tags: sex sexual repression censorship religion persecution

Britons 'need Â£13k' to earn a decent standard of living

digitalfever — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:40:24 EDT

It is no longer possible to fund an 'acceptable standard of living' on the National Minimum Wage, a new study has revealed. Implying that thousands more households than previously estimated are left coping with life below the poverty line.

Channel: News Tags: UK poverty standard of living income Britain

How To Tell He's Serious About the Relationship

heidimarie — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:00:11 EDT

He may not have said he loves you yet or even asked to be his girl but you can still tell by little things he does whether he's really serious about you or not.

Channel: Love & Personals Tags: how to tell serious general dating advice general dating tips

Tori Spelling - Unsung Financial Hero

chapelhillNC — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:36:31 EDT

It's hard to believe, but former 90210 actress Tori Spelling entrepreneurial side is impressive. She designs and markets her own line of jewelery, ran the country Chateau La Rue Inn, owns a production company, penned a NY Times best-seller.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: tori spelling tori and dean hollywood unsung financial hero watson inc

3 First Date No-No's

webwoman — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:24:36 EDT

Contrary to popular belief, the priority on a first date should be more about not making a mistake rather than making a good impression. Face it, the very fact that a guy asks you for a date means you have already made a good impression.

Channel: Love & Personals Tags: dating love relationship irresistible to men attract men the woman men adore adorable to men draws men dating with men relationships marriage get him back get your boyfriend back calling him calling men emailing men meeting men meet your dream man get your dream man

When He Tells You to Call Him

webwoman — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:20:22 EDT

Often a new man in our lives will say to us, "Call me." What does that mean?Those two little words can play big games with a woman's mind if she's not aware of what they really mean - and how she should react (or not react) to them.

6 Free Gym Alternatives

philforhumanity — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:03:40 EDT

With the downturn in the economy, everyone is looking to save money. An easy way to save a few hundred dollars per year is by stop paying membership fees to fitness centers.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: Gym fitness center workout centers free exercise sports club exercising gyms

6 Free Gym Alternatives

philforhumanity — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:03:18 EDT

With the downturn in the economy, everyone is looking to save money. An easy way to save a few hundred dollars per year is by stop paying membership fees to fitness centers.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: Gym fitness center workout centers free exercise sports club exercising gyms

Mind Teaser: Consider Linda

Vlad55 — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:39:48 EDT

Consider Linda, a 31-year-old woman, single and bright. As a student, she was deeply concerned with discrimination and social justice and also participated in anti-nuclear protests. Which is more probable? (a) Linda is today a bank teller; (b) Linda is a bank teller and active in the feminist movement.

Channel: Humor Tags: psychology brain teaser mind game

Our New American Dream

chapelhillNC — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:36:42 EDT

The American Dream has gone from having a good job and owning a home to driving an Ashton Martin, living in a McMansion, frequenting our favorite vacation spots, and jet-setting. In short, we want to become millionaires.

Channel: Money Tags: American dream wealth suze orman donald trump Watson Inc

Tax-dodging of the Rich and Famous

digitalfever — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:11:32 EDT

When it comes to not paying taxes there are two options: tax evasion, the illegal method, and tax avoidance, the legal method. Both are prevalent throughout the world but condemnation is growing and pressure on governments to prevent tax-abuse is mounting.

Channel: Money Tags: taxes taxation tax evasion tax avoidance economics

Why the Moon will Never be Colonized

philforhumanity — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:46:28 EDT

In short, the Moon's gravity is less than 17% of Earth's gravity, and people can not survive long periods of time at such low gravity. For more information, please read this article.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: Moon colonization lunar colony children colonist adult colonists low gravity terraform

Bush's war on Iran has already started

Natureboy — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 09:12:00 EDT

The administration has greatly escalated "covert operations" against Iran in the past year, according to a revelatory New Yorker piece by Seymour Hersh.

Channel: News Tags: Bush war Iran Iraq Seymour Hersh

Having a Baby and Being Pregnant

digitalfever — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 19:53:31 EDT

How does it feel to be pregnant? Hear it from a new mommy.

Channel: Women Tags: pregnancy women health stages of pregnancy

ViewSonic Unveils VX62 Series Of LCD Monitors

digitalfever — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:25:56 EDT

With so many LCDs out there, it's now all about giving that extra bit so your product stands out. ViewSonic does so consistently, combining performance, convenience and aesthetics. Check out the silver-purple stripes in their latest VX62 series of LCD monitors. Exquisitely styled, with invisible speakers and a glossy black finish, these screens yie

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: high contrast monitor lcd monitor viewsonic vx62 desktop

California Home Sales Up 18% in May

chapelhillNC — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:14:01 EDT

Finally some good news in real estate. According to a recent report by a local California real estate group, home sales were up 18% in May.

Channel: Real Estate Tags: real estate home crisis california home sales up Watson Inc

5 Authority Sites With A PageRank Penalty

digitalfever — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:58:41 EDT

Google really got serious about giving out PageRank penalties in October last year. Andy Beard was at the centre of attention and the following post, a long with a couple of others that he did got a lot of traction...

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: google seo page rank

The Rich Just Got Richer!

chapelhillNC — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:50:52 EDT

According to the newly-released 12th Annual World Wealth Report, the number of millionaires increased last year by 6% to 10.1 million (this represents about 0.15% of the world population). This means about 600,000 people became millionaires or richer (note that the wealth-determination formula rightfully excludes primary residence from net worth).

Channel: Money Tags: millionaire increased 12th annual world Wealth Report M Lynch Watson Inc

Neuroscientist Art Kramer on Why We Need Walking Book Clubs

Vlad55 — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:06:52 EDT

Ideally, combine both physical and mental stimulation along with social interactions. Why not take a good walk with friends to discuss a book? We lead very busy lives, so the more integrated and interesting activities are, the more likely we will do them.

Channel: Science Tags: brain health wellness memory book clubs

What causes anger?

gwarmer — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:08:49 EDT

What causes anger? What makes a person angry? It's often the beliefs and self judgments in the mind that they are not aware of. When you dissolve the hidden beliefs you no longer have to manage or control the anger because it isn't there anymore.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: anger anger management angry causes

What is Rich?

philforhumanity — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:36:15 EDT

Almost everyone has a different definition of being rich.

Channel: Money Tags: money rich wealthy wealth

What is Rich?

philforhumanity — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:35:40 EDT

Almost everyone has a different definition of being rich.

Channel: Money Tags: money rich wealthy wealth

What is Rich?

philforhumanity — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:35:23 EDT

Almost everyone has a different definition of being rich.

Channel: Money Tags: money rich wealthy wealth

What is Rich?

philforhumanity — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:34:41 EDT

Almost everyone has a different definition of being rich.

Channel: Money Tags: money rich wealthy wealth

5 Handy Tips to Deal With Dog Aggression

digitalfever — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:45:43 EDT

Read on to discover how you can change even the most stubborn puppy to an obedient one. You can prevent aggression in your dog with a little hard work!

Channel: Pets Tags: aggressive dog dog training dog aggression dog behavior dogs

What Annoys Women Most About Men | Thels Talk

robinbal — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:45:21 EDT

Other factors that women generally do not like in men are arrogance, lies, self-centeredness manipulative attitude, impatience while driving, bad mouth, etc. women want men who know how to behave with a woman.

Channel: Love & Personals Tags: womens issues

7 Ways You Know You Suck At Saving

digitalfever — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:18:18 EDT

The credit crunch is well and truly underway and every financial expert is advocating bracing yourself for a rough ride. The economic future of many countries around the world is bleak, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the USA.

Channel: Money Tags: money savings finance self organization

Credit Card Companies Tighten Credit Worthiness Criteria

chapelhillNC — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:14:55 EDT

Having an untarnished credit record may no longer keep you in the good graces of the credit card companies.

Channel: Money Tags: credit card visa master card Watson Inc credit worthiness tightened criteria

Everyone has a Boss

philforhumanity — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:02:59 EDT

Most of us even have more than a single boss. This is a fact of life that no one can escape.

Channel: Politics Tags: boss manager bosses supervisor work job

Everyone has a Boss

philforhumanity — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:02:38 EDT

Most of us even have more than a single boss. This is a fact of life that no one can escape.

Channel: Politics Tags: boss manager bosses supervisor work job

The Excitement And Pitfalls Of Speed Dating | Thels Talk

robinbal — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:42:12 EDT

Speed dating is an exciting way of meeting new people when you come to an event with a positive attitude. Look at the event as a fun experience and a good way to meet new people rather then serious activity, and you will get a lot of matches that you like.

Channel: Love & Personals Tags: speed dating excitement pitfalls

10 Highest Waterfalls on Earth

digitalfever — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:52:10 EDT

If you 're like me, as a kid, you probably enjoyed throwing heavy objects off super-high buildings, just to see how long it took and what they looked like when they smashed. As a responsible adult, I now get my pleasure in gazing at water falling from extremely high cliffs and splashing into the rocks. It's quite spectacular. We wanted to find out

Channel: Travel Tags: nature waterfalls water falling environment

7 Disasterous Debt Habits

chapelhillNC — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:52:16 EDT

Achieving your financial goals can be extremely difficult, if not impossible, if you are mired in heavy consumer debt. Thus, getting out of debt is amongst the first steps to achieve financial independence. Learn to avoid these 7 disasterous debt habits.

Channel: Money Tags: debt debt elimination 7 habits avoid debt Watson Inc debt freedom

Abs-Sense: Tips for Better Workout

digitalfever — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:32:46 EDT

Fit and firm body is what everyone desires, but only few are blessed with it. Are you one of those who struggle day in and day out for a muscular body? Have you been throwing money on every product that you stumble over the Internet, but got only disappointment in return?

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: achieve fitness body fitness build muscles fitness program muscular body six pack abs workout