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Parasites and Weight Loss - Is there a connection?
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Parasites and Weight Loss - Is there a connection?

Health & Fitness – As per the report published in Discover magazine in August 2000, "Every living thing has at least one parasite that lives inside or on it, and many, including humans, have far more. Scientists are only just beginning to discover exactly how powerful these hidden inhabitants can be, but their research is pointing to a remarkable possibility: Pa

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Giant bacterium carries thousands of genomes

Science – It seems like a peculiar case of genomic overkill: a single-celled bacterium has been found that keeps tens of thousands of copies of its genome. The finding sets a record for most genomes per cell, but also poses an obvious question: what could be the advantage of stashing away as much as 200,000 copies of your genome?

View Story Discuss (0) (nature.com) 2 days ago by capn_caveman

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Naughty Celebrities

Celebrities – Naughty,bad temper and publicity desirous celebrities...ready to do anything to caught some attention!

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Voted for on May 09, 2008 11:29pm

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OLEDs, e-paper encroach on LCDs

Gadgets & Tech – LCDs and plasma screens may be the dominant choice for TVs today, and LCDs the displays of choice for almost every other application, but a pair of upstart technologies is vying to replace them.

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Voted for on May 09, 2008 11:29pm

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U.S. Lawmakers Seek Probe of "Media Generals"

Politics – As television networks continue their silence about their use of retired military officers to "sell" progress in Iraq, members of the House of Representatives are calling on the Defense Department Inspector General to investigate the Pentagon-sponsored public relations effort that was "aimed at deceiving the American people".

View Story Discuss (0) (ipsnews.net) 1 day ago by bubba2

Voted for on May 09, 2008 11:29pm

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Egypt's first lady of jewelry

Shopping – At London Fashion Week, all eyes are usually on the clothes. But the Arab and Islamic-influenced brooches, bracelets, necklaces and rings adorning the models heading down Julien Macdonald's catwalk are also getting attention.

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Voted for on May 09, 2008 11:29pm

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IRAQ: Running Out of Water in Rising Heat

Do No Evil – Water supply is drying out in Diyala province. Baquba is now running out of water for drinking and for irrigation. Water supply has been hit by power failures. The central pumping station has been running short of electricity over the last 2 years. People are used to seeing bodies floating in the Diyala river and have long since ceased to use water

View Story Discuss (0) (ipsnews.net) 1 day ago by bubba2

Voted for on May 09, 2008 11:29pm

The Doors The End
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The Doors The End

Music – A great tune.... I find this one takes me on a trip.

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Voted for on May 09, 2008 11:29pm

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Avant Yard: Mother's Day--10 gifts under $20!

Do-It-Yourself – Don't have anything lined up for Mother's Day yet? Feel bad 'cause your tight budget won't stretch to that mega-bunch of roses? Well, here's a suggestion: if your mom's into gardening, run out this weekend and pick up a yard-related gift.

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Voted for on May 09, 2008 11:29pm

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The Spiritual Side of Santana

Music – It's the same with making love: If you're doing it the same way every time, you're doing something wrong. "In the middle of the set, I venture off into the unknown. I know people want to see and hear certain things, but they don't have ...

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Voted for on May 09, 2008 11:29pm

VW announces 2009 Routan pricing, giving $1,500 for college
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VW announces 2009 Routan pricing, giving $1,500 for college

Autos – When Volkswagen unveiled the Routan minivan at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show, we were told that pricing would be under $25,000. Today Volkswagen announced the official pricing for the Routan which will start at $24,700 for the S Model, $29,600 for the SE Model, $33,200 for the SEL Model and $38,400 for the SEL Model equipped with a Premium Package.

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Elegant Affordable Rug

Shopping – An exquisite elegant affordable rug.

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Voted for on May 09, 2008 11:29pm

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Cons Law Groups Urges Pastors to Break IRS Ban on Partisan Politics

Religion – Conservative legal advocates are recruiting pastors nationwide to defy an IRS ban on preaching about politicians, in a challenge they hope will abolish the restriction. If the action triggers an IRS investigation, the legal group will sue to overturn the federal rules, which were enacted in 1954.

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Voted for on May 09, 2008 11:29pm

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Video: Toyota projects profit decline for next fiscal year

Money – Toyota, the world's largest automaker which outsold the General for the first time this year, is not all smiles. The Japanese automaker reported that fourth-quarter earnings fell 28 percent to $3 billion. Toyota also forecasted its first annual profit decline in seven years.

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Voted for on May 09, 2008 11:29pm

Californians Would Switch Clinton Vote For Obama
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Californians Would Switch Clinton Vote For Obama

Politics – California voters would change their February primary vote for Hillary Clinton to a vote for Barack Obama if the vote were held again, according to an exclusive poll commissioned by CBS 5.

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