Top News Stories
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For ‘60 Minutes,’ a Time to Report From the Top of the Ratings 19 November 2008, 1:30 pm
“60 Minutes” on CBS has been the most-watched program in the nation the last two weeks — including the full episode on Sunday devoted to Steve Kroft’s interview with Barack and Michelle Obama. ...
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Theater Review: Brothers in Flimflammery on a Continental Sojourn 19 November 2008, 1:17 pm
It’s raining greenbacks in “Road Show,” the latest version of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s long-aborning, ever-evolving and eternally slender musical about curdled American dreams. ...
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Arts Patron Guilty in Fraud Case 19 November 2008, 1:15 pm
A federal jury convicted Alberto W. Vilar of all 12 counts in his securities fraud trial on Wednesday. ...
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Clive Barnes, Dance Critic, Dies at 81 19 November 2008, 1:01 pm
As a critic in Britain and later for The New York Times, Mr. Barnes helped bring dance to a broad audience with an exuberant style. ...
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Lincoln Center and WNET Team Up 19 November 2008, 12:16 pm
A glass-walled public television studio will open on Lincoln Center’s renovated campus in a creative collaboration between the performing arts center and WNET.org, the two organizations said Tuesday. ...
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Tragedy Tomorrow, Economic Woes Tonight 19 November 2008, 11:10 am
Those in the industry wonder not only about empty theaters, but also about the effect on the stream of creative work. ...
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Music Review | Israel Philharmonic Orchestra: Navigating Bernstein With Loose-Limbed Vigor 19 November 2008, 9:50 am
As part of Israel’s 60th-anniversary celebration, the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra visited Carnegie Hall on Sunday and Monday with the young Venezuelan firebrand Gustavo Dudamel on the podium. ...
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Legal Tangles of ‘Project Runway’ Keep It Frozen on the Catwalk 19 November 2008, 9:43 am
Producers have already shot segments for the series’s sixth season, but those new episodes are unlikely to be seen for several months, according to people involved in the case. ...
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Movie Review | 'Harvard Beats Yale 29-29': Back in 1968, When a Tie Was No Tie 19 November 2008, 9:18 am
Kevin Rafferty makes the case for remembrance and for the art of the story in his preposterously entertaining documentary “Harvard Beats Yale 29-29.” ...
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Broad Decides to Build His Own Museum 19 November 2008, 2:03 am
Less than a year after the Los Angeles County Museum of Art opened a museum named for Eli Broad, Mr. Broad is considering opening his own museum just down the street. ...
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End 'don't ask-don't tell,' ex-military brass say 17 November 2008, 8:57 pm
More than 100 retired U.S. military leaders -- including the former head of the Naval Academy -- have signed a statement calling for an end to the military's "don't ask-don't tell" policy, according to a California-based think tank that supports the movement.
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U.S. man admits aiding China space program 17 November 2008, 8:49 pm
A Chinese-born U.S. physicist and businessman pleaded guilty Monday to bribing Chinese space program officials and illegally providing U.S. space launch data to the Beijing government.
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Bill Clinton could pose Cabinet problem 17 November 2008, 8:18 pm
Former President Bill Clinton's international business dealings, global foundation and penchant for going off script could present a significant obstacle to Hillary Clinton becoming secretary of state, observers say. Two officials with President-elect Barack Obama's transition team confirm to CNN that it is investigating Bill Clinton's post-presidential dealings.
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Holiday movies tout dogs, fangs and DiCaprio 17 November 2008, 8:10 pm
The holiday movie season is a chance to see old friends and make new ones. Among the old pals: Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, the "Titanic" duo, reuniting for "Revolutionary Road." New visitors include the vampires and humans of "Twilight" and "Bolt," an animated tale about a dog who plays a superhero on TV.
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Brown: Obama struggles with lobbyist promises 17 November 2008, 7:14 pm
I want you to hear something President-elect Barack Obama said just about a year ago:
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Lieberman to keep chairmanship, sources say 17 November 2008, 5:24 pm
Senate Democrats appear willing to let Sen. Joe Lieberman, I-Connecticut, keep his powerful Homeland Security Committee chairmanship, even though he campaigned vigorously for Sen. John McCain's White House bid, two sources told CNN Monday.
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'Taxi' star loses $11 million house to fires 17 November 2008, 3:44 pm
Christopher Lloyd picked through the charred remnants of his Montecito, California, home Monday morning, resigning himself to the fact it cannot be rebuilt.
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Commentary: How Obama can fix the economy 17 November 2008, 1:02 pm
President-elect Barack Obama has been holding his economic cards close to his vest. He did not participate in person at last weekend's meeting of G20 leaders.
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Sheikh seeks millions from Michael Jackson 17 November 2008, 11:04 am
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Top Technology Stories
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Bajca's emoticon keyboard / jewelry-making kit might be emotionally unstable 19 November 2008, 3:14 pm
Be honest with yourself: you've always wanted a dedicated, 16-key emoticon keyboard with "keys" that pulled doubled duty as expressive jewelry, right? Well, you got it! Bajca's Smile Keypad aims to "make real the emoticon," and as far as we can tell, they've totally nailed it. The USB-friendly keyboard has classic smiley face-looking keys which pop out using some special tongs, then are popped into pieces of jewelry -- rings, bracelets, necklaces -- sky's the limit, apparently. It's not really ...
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Giant International's touchscreen Intouch IT7150 photo frame: disembodied hand not included 19 November 2008, 2:48 pm
Not that we'd expect any reputable digital picture frame manufacturer to consort with a real, live hand model, but we've gotta hand it to Giant International for discovering this particularly unnatural, eerily glowing appendage to point vaguely at its new Intouch IT7150. Lucky for us, the device in question is not at all cheap and uninviting, featuring a 7-inch 800 x 480 LCD touchscreen, 802.11b/g WiFi, USB to PC connection cable and the standard complement of memory card slots. What makes this...
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MSI trots out colorful VR220 YA Edition ultraportable 19 November 2008, 2:11 pm
MSI's got a fever, and evidently the only cure is more notebook. With the novelty of the heralded Wind slowly fading, the outfit has stepped in with the altogether riveting VW220 YA Edition ultraportable -- and in four delightful hues, no less. Aside from sporting a Denim Blue, Coral Pink, Wasabi Green or Empire Black exterior, the 12.1-incher also includes a WXGA (1,280 x 800) panel, dual-core Pentium CPU, Intel's GMA 4500M graphics set, up to 2GB of DDR2 RAM, dual stereo speakers, gigabit Eth...
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Nokia E71 finally coming to AT&T as E71x 19 November 2008, 1:39 pm
We've been hearing for ages that there was a super-special version of the E71 with an AT&T ROM floating around somewhere in Nokia's skunkworks, but solid evidence of its existence has been scarce to say the least; some said it was canceled, some said it was just taking its sweet time going through the testing process, and some put a hand over our mouth and told us never to speak "AT&T" and "E71" in the same sentence again lest an agent overhear us. New in-the-wild shots give us -- and t...
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Engadget HD catches the Media Center DirecTV HDPC-20 in action 19 November 2008, 1:05 pm
The crew over at Engadget HD was part of a tour of the Microsoft eHome lab and was lucky enough to catch the un-announced DirecTV HDPC-20 in testing. Unfortunately Microsoft wasn't ready to announce any new products and even reminded everyone that things in the lab don't always make it to market. But despite this, we still have our hopes up that we'll one day soon be able to watch DirecTV HD on Windows Media Center.Filed under: Home Entertainment, Media PCsEngadget HD catches the Media Center D...
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Ratchet & Clank headline another PSP-3000 bundle; you're simply thrilled 19 November 2008, 12:34 pm
Look, we know how much you love Ratchet & Clank-oriented PSP SKUs, don't try and hide your desire. This latest PSP-3000 bundle to feature the respectively furry / mechanical duo includes a black PSP and Everyday Shooter in addition to Ratchet & Clank Size Matters, instead of the silver PSP and echochrome featured in that other bundle. These are all very important distinctions, we assure you. A 1GB Memory Stick Duo card and the ever-diserable National Treasure 2 are included as well. The...
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Ultimate Ears rolls out top-firing Super.Fi 5 earphones 19 November 2008, 12:05 pm
It looks like those still on the hunt for that perfect pair of sub-$200 earphones now have a rather intriguing new option to consider from Ultimate Ears, which has just rolled out its new Super.Fi 5 and Super.Fi 5vi models that boast a top-fire-armature speaker design -- the first such buds on the market. In addition to that stand-out feature, both sets pack a frequency response range of 15 Hz to 15 kHz and a top sound pressure level of 115 dB, while the Super.Fi 5vi adds a mic to mix to...
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Slacker radio added to Sony BRAVIA Internet Video Link 19 November 2008, 11:36 am
If you've found yourself dumbfoundedly staring at your Bravia Internet Video Link-equipped HDTV thinking "when am I going to see some Slacker radio up in this piece?" -- you're in luck. Sony announced today that it would be bringing the streaming service to users of the company's $300 hardware add-on free of charge, allowing music hounds to grab "millions" of songs on over "100 individually programmed genre music stations" in CD-quality audio. The service joins other streaming content like YouT...
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Konica Minolta prepping thumbdrive-sized projector 19 November 2008, 11:04 am
It was inevitable, really. With outfits like Dell and 3M taking projectors to a whole 'nother (tiny) level, it was just a matter of time before someone else came along and made those pico projectors look gigantic. Enter Konica Minolta, who is reportedly developing a projector that's just 1.6- x 0.79- x 0.3-inches, or slightly smaller than your average flash drive. The unit will supposedly use lasers, mirrors and black magic instead of light bulbs and lenses, and it'll still be capable of beaming...
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LG's fashionable Prada II (and watch) gets shown to the camera 19 November 2008, 10:32 am
Well, that didn't take long. Merely hours after LG's Prada II was treated to a dedicated microsite, along comes the hands-on photographs we've been expecting. CNET's UK branch was able to wrangle one in, and as predicted, the mobile didn't hesitate to pose for a few nice snapshots. Eagle-eyed readers will notice that it certainly put on a little heft since the first go 'round, but the slight downturn in attractivity is more than compensated by the inclusion of a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. Have ...
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Casio EX-FH20 Budget Super Slow-Mo Camera Lightning Review [Reviews] 19 November 2008, 3:00 pm
The Gadget: The Casio EX-FH20 camera, bargain brother to the popular EX-F1. It features 1000 fps slow-mo video, a 40 fps burst mode for still shooting and a 9.1-megapixel sensor, as well as good ol' 720p at regular speeds, all for just over half the price of the original slow-mo star. The Price: $600 The Verdict: Casio did a great job of bringing the power of the EX-F1 down to a beginner's level for the EX-FH20. The functions on the new camera are more streamlined than its bulkier predecessor: m...
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Roofus Robot Eats Snow For Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner [Robots] 19 November 2008, 2:40 pm
Roofus is a robot that can do the job of 25 men cleaning up snow. Which is great, because who wants to have a job in this economy? I mean, do you have caterpillar tracks, two electric motors, one petrol engine, capability to carry 550 pounds of snow on your back, remote control link, and your skin is shiny orange? If you said yes to any of these, you don't need a job shoveling snow. Go to the next available circus and/or government agency. Roofus also has a range finder system built-in. It doesn...
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Call for Ridiculous Packaging Photos for Hall of Shame [Packaging] 19 November 2008, 2:20 pm
We've covered a few before, but since you guys keep uncovering examples of companies supplying you with gizmos in ridiculously voluminous packaging, we're building a new Hall of Shame to give these things a home, and embarrass the perpetrators. Oh, and in the spirit of Amazon's "frustration-free wrapping promise," and the vicious gash I got in my hand last week when unwrapping a simple flashdrive, let's bundle overly-protective gadget wrapping in there too. You know— those "plastic-wrapped...
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Dell Inspiron Mini 12 Review [Review] 19 November 2008, 1:50 pm
The Dell Inspiron Mini 12 is a bit confused. It packs an Intel Atom processor, which makes it a netbook. But it also has a 12-inch screen, which exceeds our definition of what a netbook can be. On one hand it's a natural evolution of the genre in an ever growing screen size arms race, topping the 10-inchers like a razor company adding another blade. On the other, the Inspiron Mini 12 reaches a size and pricepoint that makes it comparable to far more capable systems from Dell in the same priceran...
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Dealzmodo: 15 Cheap Blu-ray Players as Low as $200 [Dealzmodo] 19 November 2008, 1:20 pm
There's no question that Blu-ray is still not as inexpensive as DVD, whether you're talking about the players or the discs themselves. But prices have come down in time for the holidays, especially if you're willing to settle for an early generation model or a refurb. In fact, we have a list of 15 Blu-ray players that don't go for $300 or under just on Black Friday; they go for that little every day if you're willing to do a quick online search. Here are all 15 models, many with links to decen...
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RebateStatus.com Files For Chapter 11, Your Rebate May Be Affected [Rebates] 19 November 2008, 1:02 pm
One of the nation's largest rebate processing firms, CPG (RebateStatus.com) has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. What does that mean for you? Well, if you happened to mail-in a rebate form with a company that CPG works with, your check may be in limbo because they don't have the money to cash it. At this point, exactly how the situation will be handled is unclear—but there are a few things you can do to get things under control. Dealnews is recommending that anyone who has a reb...
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The Tech Specs of HD Netflix Streaming [Streaming] 19 November 2008, 12:20 pm
Hats off to Netflix. Without really being prompted, they've released their HD encoding/streaming specifications for the world to see. The company revealed that they originally considered a WMV3 (Windows Media Player 9) codec running at 4000kbps and 5500kbps, but opted instead for a similar Microsoft codec, the VC1AP running between 2600kbps and 3800kbps—which should provide a better experience for those of us with lower bandwidths. While Netflix offers 24fps movies in their native frames p...
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BuildingPorn: The Dubai Skyline-in-Progress [Architecture] 19 November 2008, 12:00 pm
The Burj Dubai, the tallest building in the world, is at 160 stories and counting, with the tower due to be complete next September. But it's not the only tower under construction in Dubai, not by a longshot. No, the city appears to be sprouting up from the ground like a bunch of weeds, with as many cranes as buildings. And now, The Big Picture has nearly 30 amazing shots of the city in transition. Hit the jump for another of my favorites and then head over to The Big Picture for the rest. [The...
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Pocket Jockey iPhone Game Simulates Horse Racing In Most Suggestive Way Possible [IPhone Apps] 19 November 2008, 11:45 am
Pocket Jockey simulates those carnival games where you have to propel your horse down a via any manner of hammer-bopping, ball-rolling or water gun-squirting—only here, the idea is to actually jump up and down like a horse's gallop. A firm slap to your own hindquarters (riding crop optional) delivers an additional boost via accelerometer detection. If you still have questions on how this whole thing works, why not let two lovely and tech-savvy ladies demonstrate for you in video form. The scen...
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Windows 7 Touch Control Makes Media Center More Awesome [Windows 7] 19 November 2008, 11:44 am
Visiting Microsoft's Media Center posse in Redmond, I just caught a glimpse of the Windows 7 Media Center interface with integrated touch control (no third-party software) on an HP TouchSmart. All I can say is, I've always loved the MCE user experience—it really is a highlight of Microsoft design—but adding smooth touch interaction makes it even better. The only thing missing here is multitouch, but I'm told that's coming. Check out the vid. [Windows 7]
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Report: Online shoppers cutting back this holiday season 19 November 2008, 1:40 pm
Thanks to inflation, low confidence in the economy, and unemployment, almost 71 percent of online shoppers plan to cut back their spending this holiday season. Things are not looking so rosy in Whoville, it seems.Read More...
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Report: Want to be a green gamer? Turn off your console 19 November 2008, 1:01 pm
The National Resources Defense Council has a released a report revealing that a) your game consoles can greatly increase your annual electricity bill, and b) there are some very simple steps one can take to avoid such costs.Read More...
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McColo reconnect highlights network security gap 19 November 2008, 12:30 pm
The ongoing battle against malware-friendly, child pornography-distributing ISP McColo hit a snag over the weekend when the ISP activated an emergency connection agreement and hopped back online. McColo's access was cut once again within hours of the reconnect, but the event raises security concerns over how such emergency contracts are negotiated.Read More...
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Resurrecting the mammoth? New research raises the prospect 19 November 2008, 12:00 pm
Sequencing DNA preserved in permafrost has allowed researchers to obtain roughly two-thirds of the genome of a mammoth. In conjunction with the announcement, Nature has published a perspective on what it would take to reverse the species' extinction.Read More...
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Faster than the speed of dark: annihilations above Antarctica 19 November 2008, 11:30 am
New measurements from the top of the atmosphere at the bottom of the world reveal a oddity in the distribution of electrons hitting the Earth. Researchers suggest that the finding is consistent with the annihilation of dark matter particles predicted by a theory that requires extra dimensions.Read More...
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Grow your own: tissue engineering saves patient's lung 19 November 2008, 10:55 am
A group of scientists from Spain, Italy, and the UK have successfully 'grown' a replacement length of airway, specific to an individual patient, and have used the airway to resect a damaged portion of her lung.Read More...
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Antipiracy group pushes 10 years jail time for UK infringers 19 November 2008, 10:00 am
The Federation Against Software Theft is miffed at the UK Intellectual Property Office for not considering "recommended" changes to the copyright law that would punish online copyright infringers with 10 years of imprisonment in order to "bring parity with commercial dealing in pirated works."Read More...
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EU launches public consultation on Internet security 19 November 2008, 9:30 am
The European Union has launched a public consultation on Internet security and is requesting feedback from the public about how to address network infrastructure security challenges.Read More...
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FCC Commissioner calls for Portable People Meter probe 19 November 2008, 8:30 am
An FCC Commissioner calls for the agency to get serious about an audit of Arbitron's Portable People Meter, an issue that has the attention of the next president.Read More...
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Amazon CloudFront turns S3 into content distribution network 19 November 2008, 7:21 am
Amazon has announced the launch of CloudFront, a new content delivery network service built on top of the company's cloud storage platform.Read More...
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Top Health Stories
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Gingivitis 17 November 2008, 11:00 pm
Gingivitis — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention of this gum disease.
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Podcast: Caregiving tips for Alzheimer's disease 17 November 2008, 11:00 pm
Listen to this podcast for practical tips on giving care to someone with Alzheimer's.
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Podcast: Caregiving tips for Alzheimer's disease 17 November 2008, 11:00 pm
Listen to this podcast for practical tips on giving care to someone with Alzheimer's.
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Video: C-section — What to expect 17 November 2008, 11:00 pm
Mayo Clinic doctors describe what to expect during a C-section.
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Anti-seizure medications: Relief from nerve pain 17 November 2008, 11:00 pm
Anti-seizure drugs often are used to help control nerve pain.
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Ear stapling for weight loss: Does it work? 17 November 2008, 11:00 pm
Generally, ear stapling for weight loss isn't an effective weight-loss strategy.
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Antidepressants: Another weapon against chronic pain 17 November 2008, 11:00 pm
Antidepressants are a mainstay in the treatment of many chronic pain conditions.
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Family medical history important tool 17 November 2008, 11:00 pm
Knowing your family health history can help you prevent disease.
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Asperger's syndrome 17 November 2008, 11:00 pm
Asperger's syndrome — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment for this disorder affecting communication, social skills.
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Sed rate (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) 17 November 2008, 11:00 pm
Sed rate — Overview covers definition and results of this test to detect signs of inflammation.
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Genetic Screening May ID Diabetes Risk 19 November 2008, 3:08 pm
Genetic screening can help identify people at risk for type 2 diabetes, but it adds little to traditional methods for determining risk, two new studies show....
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Exercise: The Brain’s Fountain of Youth 19 November 2008, 11:38 am
Daily physical exercise begun no later than middle age fights age-related brain decline, mouse studies suggest....
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Root Canal or Dental Implant? 18 November 2008, 10:03 pm
Root canals and dental implants are equally successful, but implants may need more follow-up maintenance, a new study shows....
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1st Trachea Transplant From Stem Cells 18 November 2008, 10:03 pm
Doctors in Europe have performed the first trachea transplant that hinges on the patient's own stem cells....
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FDA Panel: Toughen Dermal Filler Warnings 18 November 2008, 4:58 pm
Dermal fillers injected to soften facial wrinkles should carry stronger and more specific warning labels about potential adverse effects, according to an FDA advisory panel....
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Ginkgo Biloba Doesn’t Prevent Dementia 18 November 2008, 2:21 pm
The largest and longest study ever to examine the use of ginkgo biloba for the prevention of Alzheimer’s and other dementias showed no evidence of effectiveness....
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Cancer Drug Avastin Raises Blood Clot Risk 18 November 2008, 2:21 pm
The life-extending cancer drug Avastin raises the risk of dangerous blood clots by 33%, an analysis of clinical-trial data shows....
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Broccoli May Help Smokers' Lungs 18 November 2008, 12:02 pm
Smokers and former smokers who eat lots of broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables may be less likely than other smokers to develop lung cancer, new research shows....
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Canola Oil May Affect Breast Cancer Risk 18 November 2008, 12:02 pm
Early research shows the type of oil a woman consumes during pregnancy could influence her daughter's breast cancer risk years later....
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Lean Cuisine Chicken Meals Recalled 18 November 2008, 8:44 am
Nestle Prepared Foods Company is recalling 879,565 pounds of frozen Lean Cuisine chicken meals that may contain small pieces of hard blue plastic....
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Europeans Announce Pioneering Surgery 19 November 2008, 3:23 pm
Physicians transplanted a human windpipe, using stem cells from the recipient’s bone marrow to reline a donor trachea and prevent its rejection by her immune system. ...
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What Happy People Don’t Do 19 November 2008, 1:18 pm
Happy people spend a lot of time socializing, going to church and reading newspapers — but they don’t spend a lot of time watching television, a new study finds. ...
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Use of Antipsychotics in Children Is Criticized 19 November 2008, 12:52 pm
Powerful antipsychotic medicines are being used far too cavalierly in children, and regulators must do more to warn doctors of their risks, a panel of experts said. ...
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Morning Rounds: Frozen Dinners Recalled, Rising Blood Donations and Bullied Children 19 November 2008, 11:41 am
Breaking news from around the Web. ...
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Weight Loss Surgery Helps Obese Women Have Healthier Babies 19 November 2008, 11:34 am
A new report suggests that women who become pregnant after weight-loss surgery have easier pregnancies than do obese women who become pregnant. ...
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AARP Orders Investigation Concerning Its Marketing 19 November 2008, 10:26 am
After a Senate inquiry found evidence of deceptive marketing, AARP has hired an outside investigator to look into sales of some of its popular health insurance products. ...
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Ginkgo Biloba Ineffective Against Dementia, Researchers Find 19 November 2008, 2:14 am
In the largest randomized trial of ginkgo biloba to date, researchers found that the extract did not prevent or delay memory loss or Alzheimer’s disease. ...
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Study: Vitamins E and C Fail to Prevent Cancer in Men 19 November 2008, 2:12 am
A large clinical trial of almost 15,000 men taking vitamins E and C for up to 10 years has found that neither supplement had any effect on cancer rates. ...
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National Briefing | Science and Health: Study Into Cancer Drug and Clot Risk 19 November 2008, 12:29 am
The cancer drug Avastin raises the risk of blood clots in the veins by a third when added to chemotherapy, researchers said. ...
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National Briefing | New England: New Hampshire: Ruling on Prescriptions 19 November 2008, 12:29 am
A federal appeals court upheld the constitutionality of the state’s first-in-the-nation law that restricts drug company access to some information about doctors’ prescription-writing habits. ...
Top Politics Stories
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Daschle to Be Nominee for Health Post in Obama Cabinet 19 November 2008, 3:18 pm
Tom Daschle, the former South Dakota senator, has accepted Mr. Obama’s offer to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, Democrats said....
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Democrats Gain as Stevens Loses Race 19 November 2008, 12:21 pm
Senator Ted Stevens of Alaska, convicted on federal ethics charges, lost his bid for a seventh term, giving Democrats at least 58 seats in the Senate....
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If Clinton Chosen, Campaign Debts Would Wait 19 November 2008, 10:00 am
Vendors still owed money from Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton’s presidential campaign could be out of luck for years should she become secretary of state....
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Dot Earth: Readers to Obama: 10 Earthly Ideas on a Budget 19 November 2008, 9:38 am
Readers ply President-elect Barack Obama with ways to attack environmental problems without much money....
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Holder Seen as Obama Choice for Justice Post 19 November 2008, 9:03 am
Barack Obama’s transition team has signaled to Eric H. Holder Jr. that he will be chosen as attorney general, but no final decision has been made, people involved in the process said....
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Obama Affirms Climate Change Goals 19 November 2008, 2:03 am
The president-elect confirmed that he plans to stick to the aggressive targets he had set earlier for fighting climate change, saying, “delay is no longer an option.”...
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Clinton Said to Be Unsure About Cabinet Job 19 November 2008, 12:26 am
An adviser to Hillary Rodham Clinton said the senator was agonizing over the decision about whether to become Barack Obama’s secretary of state....
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Many Dealings of Bill Clinton Are Under Review 18 November 2008, 9:17 am
Bill Clinton may have to make concessions to avoid any ethical conflicts if his wife joins the Obama administration....
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Obama Team Decides on 2 for Top Posts 18 November 2008, 8:52 am
Barack Obama has settled on Gregory B. Craig to be his White House counsel, and the transition team named Ronald A. Klain as chief of staff to Joseph R. Biden Jr....
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White House Memo: Obama Team Anything but Shy and Retiring 18 November 2008, 1:21 am
After a disciplined campaign, Barack Obama is now assembling a staff whose members are known for their combativeness....
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Obama Surprises Biden With Cupcakes 19 November 2008, 3:12 pm
In Chicago today, at Obama Transition HQ, President-Obama surprised the Vice President-elect, who will turn 66 tomorrow. After their weekly lunch, Mr. Obama presented Mr.......
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David Kirby: Tom Daschle - Friend to Many Autism Families 19 November 2008, 3:04 pm
Nearly 60 percent of all autism parents believe that vaccines played a role in their child's illness, according to a recent survey. Still, their views......
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Chris Weigant: Is Hillary Nomination Offer A Red Herring? 19 November 2008, 2:42 pm
The term "red herring" has been around for hundreds of years. It specifically refers to taking a smoked (and therefore pungent) herring and dragging it......
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Bill Clinton: "I'll Do Whatever They Want" 19 November 2008, 2:38 pm
The New York Observer reports: Bill Clinton said he'd do "whatever they want" with respect to the vetting process and information he'd have to disclose......
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Obama Camp Asks Supporters: What Now? 19 November 2008, 2:35 pm
Barack Obama campaign manager David Plouffe is asking supporters how to keep their network going now that the election is over, TechPresident reports. "Your hard......
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Eric Margolis: The Hidden Cost of the Gulf War 19 November 2008, 2:32 pm
Special for the Huffington Post By Eric Margolis November 19, 2008 The ugly truth about `Gulf War Illness' is finally out, and it makes shocking......
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Jillian York: Iranian Blogger Hossein Derakhshan Arrested 19 November 2008, 2:21 pm
It was reported this morning that Iranian-Canadian blogger and activist Hossein Derakshan, known as the "Godfather of the Iranian blogosphere," was arrested in Tehran....
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Gerald McEntee: Health Care Reform - Yes We Can - NOW! 19 November 2008, 2:04 pm
The election of Barack Obama and a new Congress demonstrated that the American people are hungry for real change. The vast majority want policies that......
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David Quigg: Barack: Talk To Us Like Grownups About Terrorism and Save Us From Ourselves 19 November 2008, 2:01 pm
Barack Obama, who saved his presidential campaign by talking to us like grownups about race relations, could fortify America immeasurably by talking to us like......
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McCain Wins Missouri, Breaking Bellwether Streak 19 November 2008, 1:51 pm
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Republican John McCain has defeated President-elect Barack Obama in Missouri _ the last state to be decided in the 2008 presidential......
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Hand over that Weather Bell, Missouri! 19 November 2008, 3:10 pm
Okay, so I know it has nothing to do with weather (for those into strange etymology, the "wether" part of the word "bellwether" actually comes from a term for a castrated sheep). In any case, Missouri's streak as the state most accurate in predicting the outcome of a presidential election appears to have ended. More than two weeks after Election Day, the Associated Press today declared John McCain the winner in Missouri, a hotly contested Republican-leaning state where McCain and President-el...
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AK-Sen: Hulk Smashed! 19 November 2008, 2:36 pm
Kiss the longest continuously serving Republican in Senate history goodbye: Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens has conceded defeat to Democratic challenger Mark Begich in the Alaska Senate race. Stevens' statement follows: "Given the number of ballots that remain to be counted, it is apparent the election has been decided and Mayor Begich has been elected," Stevens said in a statement. "My family and I wish to thank the thousands of Alaskans who stood by us and who supported my re-election. It was a ...
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Axelrod named senior advisor 19 November 2008, 2:07 pm
David Axelrod was officially named Senior Advisor to the President today, according to a press release issued by the Obama-Biden Transition Team. Other key staff appointments include Lisa Brown as Staff Secretary, Greg Craig as White House Counsel, and Chris Lu as Cabinet Secretary. "I am pleased to announce these new additions to our team, and I'll be relying on their broad and diverse experience in the months ahead as we work to strengthen our economy, reform Washington, and meet the great c...
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Midday open thread 19 November 2008, 1:37 pm
Nate interviews wingnut. Hilarity ensues. Missouri results were supposed to be finished yesterday, yet the outstanding counties (St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and Jackson still don't appear to have updated their results. Maybe today? This week? This year? Remember the documentary "Hoop Dreams"? The Trib follows up on the two subjects of the movie. One haunting line in that movie has always stuck with me: "People always say to me, 'when you get to the NBA, don't forget about me.' Well, I...
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Hey, Senators! What happened to January? 19 November 2008, 1:15 pm
So you may have noticed, along with the rest of America, that the Senate Democratic Caucus voted yesterday to allow Joe Lieberman to retain his chairmanship of the Homeland Security Committee. I think we're all in agreement on the fact that the vote did take place yesterday, correct? And that yesterday was November 18, 2008? Yes? Here's why I ask: Remember what Sherrod Brown told his constituents about this issue? I do not expect any changes to committee assignments until the beginning of ...
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Signs And Portents On Health Care Reform 19 November 2008, 12:40 pm
It's not January 20th, yet. We don't have a new President (and not to disappoint David Letterman, he can't start early). But there are interesting things happening out there on health care reform that one should take notice of. To start off with, there's the Max Baucus white paper of general principles toward health reform. This put health reform front and center for debate and discussion even before the inaugural. Next was Ted Kennedy announcing health care working groups, including this: O...
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Can they Invesco the Inauguration? 19 November 2008, 12:15 pm
With inauguration tickets pretty much unobtainable, Senator Dianne Feinstein, the California Democrat who is chairing the committee, said today that Congress was hoping to find some "creative" ways to accommodate more people because the demand for tickets is vastly outstripping the supply. Committee aides said they were looking at maps with the architects "and trying to see if more people can be squeezed in." The configuration will be slightly different from previous years. Whatever their s...
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President-elect Obama Now Over 67 Million Votes... 19 November 2008, 11:54 am
...and John McCain under 46%. Here's where the numbers stand right now: Obama: 67,065,042 (52.7%, 365 EVs) McCain: 58,420,587 (45.9%, 162 EVs) Remember how things looked on election night at around midnight ET? Since then, Barack Obama's margin of victory has grown from 5% to 7% and his vote total has swelled by 12.6 million (compared with 8.5 million for John McCain). The crazy thing is, it's still growing, bit by bit.
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House Dem Steering Committee backs Waxman over Dingell 19 November 2008, 11:48 am
National Journal's Congress Daily (subscription) is reporting that the House Democratic Steering Committee has voted 25-22 to replace current House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman John Dingell (D-MI) with second-ranking Henry Waxman (D-CA) in the next Congress. Final decision to be ratified by the full Caucus in a vote tomorrow. Past Daily Kos analysis here.
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MN-Sen: Recount underway 19 November 2008, 11:25 am
The long recount process for Minnesota's Senate race is under way: The recount is being carried out in more than 100 sites. It is required under state law because the votes cast for Coleman and Franken differed by less than 0.5 percent. Coleman's 215-vote lead heading into the recount translates to 0.008 percent. The Secretary of State's results are here. The counters are getting right down to business: All morning, Beckman roamed the cafeteria, where eight recount stations were set up at ...
Top Economics Stories
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Detroit’s Next Chapter: Three Possibilities 19 November 2008, 5:16 pm
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Kashkari: No TARP Stake Recycling Planned 19 November 2008, 3:59 pm
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Fed Projections Show Weakness Into 2010 19 November 2008, 3:54 pm
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Bank Regulator Defends Community Reinvestment Act 19 November 2008, 3:26 pm
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Fed’s Kohn: Deflation Risk Bigger but Still Small 19 November 2008, 11:10 am
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Economists React: CPI Reflects ‘Crunch’ in Consumer Spending 19 November 2008, 9:16 am
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Obama Should Prove Commitment to Free Trade 18 November 2008, 5:38 pm
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A Call to Bring Back TARP 18 November 2008, 5:20 pm
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Time to Raise the Gas Tax? 18 November 2008, 5:14 pm
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Stimulating the Economy Through Infrastructure 18 November 2008, 4:03 pm
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Write-Offs: 11.19.08 19 November 2008, 3:15 pm
$$$ Keep the faith, Vikram! [Cityfile]
$$$ Ackman Pushes Latest Plan for a REIT at Target [DB]
$$$ School [Wallstrip]
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Layoffs Watch '08: Deutsche Bank 19 November 2008, 3:03 pm
Germans. What are they good for? Absolutely no-thin'. Deutsche Bank was supposed to be the one firm not falling off a cliff, not going bankrupt, not canceling its holiday party and not firing everyone to your left and right. And then, oh, what's that? The upped and canceled their holiday party on Friday, citing fear of looking bad rather than money trubs. And now they've announced they'll be firing one in seven traders from its global markets division. I wash my hands of these people....
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Someone's Having A Holiday Party This Year! 19 November 2008, 2:33 pm
And it's Citi, tonight. Kidding, though how deliciously rich would that be? Prettay, prettay, prettay rich. Anyway, no, it's Piper Jaffray, and it's not even in New York, but out in Minneapolis (PJ HQs). Revolution Rock Bar, December 18th, 4:30. Don't even act like you're not going to try and make it. ...
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Local National News Outfit Finds Green Green In Failed Fund 19 November 2008, 1:12 pm
The difficult part of this entry is the admission that we actually visited CNN Money, but we can't help but pass on the lunacy that is an article that find silver lining in a failed $11 billion hedge fund because it invested $32 million in wind power.
Last year, after Tontine purchased 49% of the company, Miscor did a 1-25 reverse split, sending its stock to the $5 range. By mid-January however, the stock had shot up to over $16, giving the fund a handsome 300% return on its money.
In short, t...
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Morgan Stanley's Priorities 19 November 2008, 12:17 pm
You know, you try and do a little service like warn people before they're about get their asses torn out so that, I'd don't know, it doesn't sneak up from behind and take them by surprise, and all of a sudden it's like you're the bad guy. It's like you, and not the ass reamers, are the ones causing the rectal prolapse. We've just been informed that Morgan Stanley was none too pleased with our humanitarian effort earlier this morning in which we gave employees a heads up vis-a-vis getting canne...
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Short Termism Hits Berkshire (Or Does It?) 19 November 2008, 11:47 am
We couldn't help but snicker a bit at the news, reported via Bloomberg, that Berkshire Hathaway CDS costs have "almost tripled in two months." Bloomberg attributes the soaring CDS quote to a series of equity index puts Berkshire wrote some time ago. The puts have attracted a great deal of attention almost since their original sale, partly because of Buffett's often quoted (and seemingly hypocritical) analogy putting derivatives in the "financial weapons of mass destruction" category. (We pict...
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Any Club That Would Have Me.... 19 November 2008, 10:56 am
It used to be that the Microsoft-Yahoo clash seemed, at its root, a "personality conflict." Yang and Ballmer's war of words was, at one point, so pointed that Ballmer was said unable to consider an acquisition of any kind while Yang was still leading the firm. Or, that was the press version, anyhow. Around this time Microsoft spent a period in that Texas Hold'em sort of intentions limbo. When strong, attempt to appear weak, when weak, attempt to appear strong. Ballmer didn't want to adverti...
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Severance Watch '08: Citi 19 November 2008, 10:44 am
Artist formerly known as a director on Citi's asset backed desk: lump sum of $90,000....
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Who's Next? 19 November 2008, 9:28 am
[via NYSE]
This is getting absurd and by absurd I mean the greatest thing to happen to Wall Street maybe ever. Friday, a clown. Today, Gene Simmons. Who could possibly be next? Obviously Gary Busey is my pick, but maybe not because invoking the Buse would mean the masterminds at the NYSE shooting their collective load and it's only November--we're not there yet. In my professional opinion, G to the B should be saved for the last trading session of the year. Until then, a few names come to...
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I Want You To Find This Nancy-Boy Lloyd Blankfein, I Want Him Dead! I Want His Family Dead! I Want His House Burned To The Ground! Oh, And Send Him An Invitation To My Fundraiser Dinner, Would You? 19 November 2008, 8:38 am
Really, you don't get much more full of yourself than this. All we can hope for (and we are really hoping believe me) is that somewhere out there, lurking in the shadows of a moderately priced weekend package for a not-quite-five-star hotel, there is an Ashley Dupre servicing the caped bonus crusader. I'm not too worried. He has become so Spitzerlike that it would be surprising if it was only this Spitz-feature that he lacked.
Wall Street Bigs Won't Help Cuomo Blow Out Candle$ [NY Post]...
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What Would You Do in the Worst Case? A Freakonomics Quorum 19 November 2008, 3:05 pm
Photo: Jamesfischer
These are the economic times that try men's souls, and women's too. In the past few months, a lot of people have seen their net worth fall substantially, and I'm sure more than a few have contemplated what would happen if they lost everything.
So we asked a group of people - Nick Mills, [...]
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FREAK Shots: Who Are You Calling Third-World? 19 November 2008, 10:34 am
Blog reader Nick Turner sent along this photo of a Body Shop ad in San Francisco:
Photo: Nick Turner
He was surprised that the ad guarantees fair-labor conditions for workers in Italy:
I thought fair-trade protections were for third-world workers. I
wonder how the Italians feel about this designation.
The ad didn't outright call Italy third-world; but if it had, [...]
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The FREAK-est Links 19 November 2008, 10:27 am
Here are the stats and algorithms that explain why Kevin Garnett is an MVP. (HT: Phil Notick) (Earlier)
Justin Wolfers's alumni magazine dubs him "The Seeker." (Earlier)
Who's making the fat jokes?
Stanley Druckenmiller is happy he didn't buy the Steelers.
Chicago's schools have third-world math scores. (Earlier)
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Eric Oliver on the "Bigot Belt" 19 November 2008, 9:24 am
Eric Oliver is a colleague of mine at the University of Chicago. He is the author of the absolutely fantastic book Fat Politics: The Real Story Behind America's Obesity Epidemic.
He has some new and interesting insights on the "Bigot Belt," which he has generously written up for the Freakonomics blog.
The Bigot Belt
By Eric Oliver
A [...]
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Bacon Ice Cream and Intertemporal Choice 19 November 2008, 9:23 am
Photo: lilivanili and shawnzam
Yesterday I suggested that tastes may not be stable. And then last night, I had the chance to confront the data directly; my local restaurant was serving bacon ice cream.
Bacon: Delicious! Ice cream: My favorite! The combination of bacon and ice cream: a direct threat to my views of economics. [...]
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Would a Market for Organs Punish the Poor More Than They Are Already Punished? 18 November 2008, 2:38 pm
Below is a fascinating statement issued by Physicians for a National Health Program, "a membership organization of over 15,000 physicians [which] supports a single-payer national health insurance program."
You should read the whole thing but, in a nutshell: The people who receive donated organs in the U.S. nearly always have health insurance, while a significant fraction [...]
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Larry Summers for Treasury Secretary 18 November 2008, 2:14 pm
Larry Summers
There is a lot of speculation about whether President-elect Barack Obama will choose Larry Summers to be his Treasury Secretary. But some people are openly opposing Summers's appointment, in part because of controversial comments he made about women in science.
It's a close question, but I'm hoping that Obama appoints Summers. I have three reasons:
First, [...]
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Boston Legal Way Classier Than Beauty and the Geek? 18 November 2008, 12:43 pm
Thanks to all the readers who wrote in last week with news that Freakonomics was mentioned on the TV show Boston Legal.
It happened at the end, when the William Shatner character and the James Spader character were having their ritual end-of-the-episode scotch, musing about law and the world.
Alan Shore (Spader): Well, it's possible [...]
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Is France Due for Riots? 18 November 2008, 10:59 am
Photo: cicilief
In my last post, I offered several reasons why the urban riot has gone out of style in the U.S.
However, France will not be spared the sword. I predict that the world will watch French cities light up in youth unrest in 2009, 2010 at the latest … 2011 for sure.
I have been [...]
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A Beet Paradox 18 November 2008, 9:14 am
Photo: Darwin Bell
Beets are the new broccoli. Or at least they will be after Obama takes office on January 20, as the president-elect recently revealed his distaste for this vitamin-laden root vegetable. And Obama is not alone: Even as beet salads have become popular in trendy eateries, most American kids I know also reject the [...]
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Top Science Stories
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DNA dirty tricks loom in future elections 19 November 2008, 3:00 pm
Take a covert saliva sample, run a whole-genome scan and a candidate's genetic quirks could come under unfair and misleading scrutiny...
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'Interplanetary internet' passes first test 19 November 2008, 2:47 pm
Images were sent between a NASA probe and Earth in the first test of an internet-like data transmission system for space...
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Mysterious electrons may be sign of dark matter 19 November 2008, 11:30 am
A balloon-borne experiment in Antarctica detected a high number of energetic electrons from space that may be the signature of dark matter...
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Frozen hair gives up first mammoth genome 19 November 2008, 11:00 am
A rough draft of the extinct elephant's genome is the most successful attempt to sequence the DNA of an extinct ancient animal to date...
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Why the universe may be teeming with aliens 19 November 2008, 11:00 am
Hunting for a planet that can support life? There's more to it than looking for Earth's distant twin, says...
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Plumbing the oceans could bring limitless clean energy 19 November 2008, 11:00 am
A trick that exploits the difference in temperature between seawater near the surface and deep down could supply the world with cheap green power...
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Safer sex in a pill 19 November 2008, 11:00 am
It's a risky strategy, but with an AIDS vaccine further off than ever, a pill that could stop people catching the virus has to be worth a try. investigates...
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Monkey gossip hints at social origins of language 19 November 2008, 11:00 am
The discovery that female macaques are far chattier than males helps bolster the theory that human language evolved to forge social bonds...
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Brain flip helps to relieve pre-menstrual stress 19 November 2008, 10:43 am
During menstruation, women's brain activity caused by stress switches sides to mitigate the effect of hormonal changes...
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New levitation technique floats water with noise 19 November 2008, 10:09 am
Crime labs could benefit from a technique to suspend tiny droplets in air without contamination...
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Why Can't Human Beings Breathe Underwater? 19 November 2008, 1:20 pm
When you breathe in air, the air travels from your nose, down your trachea (windpipe), and into your lungs....
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Extinct Woolly Mammoth's DNA Mapped 19 November 2008, 11:28 am
Scientists have unraveled much of the genetic code of an extinct animal....
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Maggot Therapy Gains in Popularity 19 November 2008, 9:27 am
Maggot therapy got a boost this week that could make it easier to get insurance to cover it....
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Bison: It's What's For Dinner 19 November 2008, 7:34 am
40 percent said they have tried bison, and 83 percent thought it was as good or better-tasting than beef....
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Our Ancestors Had Floppy, Flexible Feet 19 November 2008, 6:27 am
Gibbons use their flexible feet to walk upright....
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Penguin Species Discovered Too Late 19 November 2008, 6:00 am
Newly discovered species went extinct 500 years ago....
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Power of the Future: A Timeline to Energy Independence 19 November 2008, 4:42 am
When might we expect exciting alternative technology to become our ho-hum everyday energy supply?...
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Better Than Bombs: Rocket Balls 19 November 2008, 3:45 am
They propel themselves every which way, bouncing off hardened walls and breaking through doors....
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Cell Phone Recycler Lists Most Commonly Recycled Models 19 November 2008, 3:32 am
The average American replaces their cell phone every 18 months....
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God and Evolution Can Co-exist, Scientist Says 18 November 2008, 8:26 pm
A Christian scientist is going public with his belief in God and acceptance of evolution....
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Beat the Itch 19 November 2008, 2:10 pm
Scientists know that there are at least two types of itch... New research suggests that the body, and possibly the brain, react differently to these two itches....
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Photographer tries to capture Earth's artistry 19 November 2008, 2:10 pm
NEW YORK - Environmentalists have long struggled with how to jar people into action. Greenpeace is known for its stunts, other groups file lawsuits and still others focus on community events....
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God and Evolution Can Co-exist, Scientist Says 19 November 2008, 11:40 am
A scientist is going public with his Christian belief in God and acceptance of evolution, in the wake of the Dover trial and recent, high-profile scholarly writings that have highlighted the contradictions between religiosity and science....
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12 Examples of Kinetic Illusions in Optical Art [pics] 19 November 2008, 10:30 am
Art and neuroscience combine in creating fascinating examples of illusory motion...
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‘Missing link’ turtle was swimming with dinosaurs 19 November 2008, 10:10 am
A previously unknown species of primitive turtle made the move from land to water 164 million years ago, fossils found on the Isle of Skye indicate....
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WiFi goes green: solar-powered outdoor nodes coming soon 19 November 2008, 10:00 am
Meraki extends its mesh-networking line up, shipping a wall-plug node today, and a solar-powered outdoor model with battery backup in two weeks....
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Doctors unveil first ever whole stem cell organ transplant 19 November 2008, 9:10 am
A mother of two has become the first person in the world to undergo a whole organ transplant grown from her own stem cells. The British scientists are hailing a new dawn in transplant surgery....
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Drug to increase muscle mass 20% with no side effects 19 November 2008, 8:00 am
Researchers at the University of Virginia Health System report that a daily single oral dose of an investigational drug, MK-677, increased muscle mass in the arms and legs of healthy older adults without serious side effects, suggesting that it may prove safe and effective in reducing age-related frailty....
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A Spider has Gone Missing on the Space Station 19 November 2008, 7:20 am
Spiders are welcome guests, though one of them is missing. Flight director Ginger Kerrick says they are looking for him. "The way it was explained to me is that he is a backup spider and he has his own contained space on board and he had moved out of that area. We think he came out of his bedroom and is in the living room of his house."...
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2,900-Year-Old Gravestone Reveals Ancient Belief System 19 November 2008, 7:20 am
A 2,900-year-old gravestone from the ancient kingdom of Sam'al, located in what is today southeastern Turkey, has shed light on an ancient religious belief heretofore unknown. The gravestone, called a stele, is in nearly pristine condition and archaeologists were able to translate all the writing on it....