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| US News |
Earl brushes Northeast, bears down on Canada
 The remnants of Hurricane Earl took aim at Nova Scotia early Saturday after a brush with the Northeast that was far less intense than feared.
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Calif. nuke meltdown site finally set for cleanup
 More than five decades after a partial nuclear meltdown just outside Los Angeles, state and federal officials Friday announced agreements to remove all contamination.
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Body of boxing promoter's son found on Wash. peak
A five-day search for the missing son of top boxing promoter Bob Arum ended when a helicopter located John Arum's body on a rugged Washington state mountain in North Cascades National Park, authorities say.
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Head of alleged trafficking scheme arrested
The head of a labor recruiting company accused of exploiting 400 workers from Thailand and forcing them to work on U.S. farms pleaded not guilty Friday, part of what the FBI calls the largest human-trafficking case charged in U.S. history
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Key evidence pulled from BP spill site
The piece of equipment at the center of the investigation into the Deepwater Horizon explosion and spill was being retrieved from a mile below the sea, BP announced Friday.
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| Sports News |
UF turns to Brantley as post-Tebow era begins
 No. 4 Florida gets its first chance to respond to looming questions Saturday against Miami of Ohio. First and foremost: Will quarterback John Brantley emerge from Tim Tebow's shadow?
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Notre Dame's Kelly makes debut vs Purdue
 Brian Kelly set the rules early for his players: No earrings or ball caps, organize your lockers, keep your helmets on and pay attention to detail during practices that won't last more than 2˝ hours.
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Nadal overcomes great shot to advance at Open
 Even Rafael Nadal felt compelled to applaud when his second-round opponent at the U.S. Open hit a spectacular, full-sprint winner. The shot put Denis Istomin within two points of tying the match at a set apiece, but he couldn't close the deal and lost to the top-seeded Spaniard 6-2, 7-6 (5), 7-5 Friday night.
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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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Cards snap 5-game skid, beat rival Reds
 Rookie Jaime Garcia beat the Reds for the fourth time, halting the St. Louis Cardinals' five-game losing streak and ending Cincinnati's four-game run in a 3-2 victory on Friday night.
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| Politics News |
NYT: GOP poised to control 30 governor seats
 NYT: Republicans are on track to do particularly well in Midwest swing states in the Nov. 2 election, according to the FiveThirtyEight gubernatorial forecasting model.
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Arizona governor says beheadings claim 'an error'
 Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer, who gained fame defending the state's immigration law and warning of border violence, says her claim that headless bodies were turning up in state was 'an error.'
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Puzzling over Florida's three-way Senate math
 If Kendrick Meek gets almost every one of Florida's Democrats, he can win the Senate race. But will that happen in a year in which polls show a GOP edge in voter enthusiasm?
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Tea party or establishment, GOP looks for gains
In the turbulent year of the tea party, Republican Rep. Mike Castle of Delaware set out to jangle no nerves as he ran for a Senate seat long held by Vice President Joseph Biden. It's the way Republican strategists originally envisioned 2010, a roster of seasoned politicians pointing the party toward significant gains in the Senate.
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No more debates for Arizona governor
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer won't debate after a disastrous performance on Wednesday.
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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 |
Marie Curie
"Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less."
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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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| How to of the Day |
How to Shorten Google Maps URLs
Due to the many parameters involved in compiling a Google map, URLs for Google Maps tend to be very long; too long in fact to add to a tweet on Twitter, or to insert anywhere that space is an issue. This article explains how to fix this easily, using an easily enabled Google Maps Labs feature known as "short URLs".
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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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| 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 |
Disability Planners Rehabilitate the Home
When you move into a new home it is assumed that everything is up to code. However, though these policies are made to protect, ensure safety, and offer convenience...Read more about Disability Planner 
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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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