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Former Chinese leader dies at 87
 Hua Guofeng, who briefly ruled China as Mao Zedong's handpicked successor before being toppled by reformists, died Wednesday. He was 87.
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U.S. and Poland sign missile defense deal
 U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski have signed a deal that will put an American missile defense base in Poland, a move that has angered Russia.
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Bhutto's widower wins backing for presidency
 A major opposition party on Wednesday backed Benazir Bhutto's widower to become Pakistan's president, as the power struggle following the resignation of Pervez Musharraf intensified.
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'Boomerang' storm Fay may worsen
 Tropical Storm Fay continued its erratic path, moving north along the Florida coast but not going out over the Atlantic Ocean, where many had feared it could strengthen and turn into a hurricane.
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Israel shuts Gaza crossings after attack
Israel has closed its cargo crossings with the Gaza Strip following a Palestinian rocket attack on southern Israel that violated a truce.
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High energy costs cut two ways in Colorado
 President Bush won Colorado in 2000 and 2004, but Democrats hope to swing the state this year. Candidates will have to meet voter concerns about energy and the environment.
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Fay lingers on Florida's coast
Tropical Storm Fay continued its erratic path, moving north along the Florida coast but not going out over the Atlantic Ocean, where many had feared it could strengthen and turn into a hurricane.
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Bush to defend war on terror in speech
President Bush is defending his line-in-the-sand approach to the fight against Islamic terrorism, following presidential rivals John McCain and Barack Obama in a speech to a veterans group.
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School spankings: Minorities get more
A quarter of a million schoolchildren were paddled in 2007 — and black children, American Indians and kids with disabilities got a disproportionate share, according to a study.
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Gitmo legal logjam may be ahead
A shortage of interpreters may cause delays for many of those held at Guantanamo, lawyers say.
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| Politics News |
Bush to defend war on terror in speech
President Bush is defending his line-in-the-sand approach to the fight against Islamic terrorism, following presidential rivals John McCain and Barack Obama in a speech to a veterans group.
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U.S. Rep. Tubbs Jones hospitalized
 U.S. Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones has been admitted to a Cleveland-area hospital, a spokesman said early Wednesday.
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NYT: Obama's ads in key states go on attack
Senator Barack Obama has started a sustained and hard-hitting advertising campaign against Senator John McCain in states that will be vital this fall.
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Obama and veep choice to campaign Saturday
 Barack Obama's newly minted running mate will be hitting the trail with the Democratic hopeful Saturday, a senior Obama adviser told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
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No voting machine 'sleepovers' for Ohio
Poll workers can't take voting machines home for safekeeping in the days before the November presidential election — Ohio's elections chief says "sleepovers" are a security risk.
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Tropical Storm Fay on Florida’s Coast
Tropical Storm Fay moved north along the Florida coast on Wednesday, as residents in Florida and Georgia prepared to endure the storm.
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Bombings in Algeria Kill 11
Two car bombs killed at least 11 people and wounded 31 others a day after a suicide bombing killed 43 people, according to the Algerian Interior Ministry.
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Hua Guofeng, Mao’s Successor, Dies
Hua Guofeng, who briefly ruled China as communist founder Mao Zedong’s successor, died Wednesday, state-run media reported.
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Bloomberg Offers Windmill Power Plan
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg is seeking to put wind turbines on New York City’s bridges and skyscrapers and in its waters as part of a push to develop renewable energy.
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In a Beijing Park, an Oasis for Mind and Body
At the city’s favorite morning gathering place, equipment is optional, but creativity is not.
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| Quote of the Day |
C. S. Lewis
"We are what we believe we are."
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Henry A. Kissinger
"Ninety percent of the politicians give the other ten percent a bad reputation."
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Saint Thomas Aquinas
"There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship."
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Tony Robbins
"If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always gotten."
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| How to of the Day |
How to Spin Bad News
"I wonder what kind of spin they can put on that!"
Any News Broadcast
You hear about this all the time in the media, mostly relating to news coming out of some political venue. They are talking about how someone can present negative information in a way that makes it sound like it's a good thing. It's not really lying, it's not "disinformation" but it's not a straight-forward presentation either. In many ways, it's the essence of politics. The same technique is often used by corporations to present less than favorable financial news.
Very often, it isn't possible to know when this is happening because the people doing it are very, very good at it. If it's not done properly, however, it's obvious and transparent, and nothing good will come of it. Here are some steps that will help you get an idea of how to use this technique should you find yourself in a position that requires it.
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How to Be Laid Back
Whether you're a worrywart, a perfectionist, an overachiever, or a workaholic, you've probably envied people who seem to float through life gracefully, never concerned (like you are) about what might happen if they don't do this or don't do that. Perhaps they're not the most motivated or accomplished people you've met, but they always seem content. If you're on the opposite end of the spectrum--always doing, never satisfied--here's how to sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride that is your life.
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How to Prevent Scarring
If you've sustained an injury, large or small, you may end up with a scar. It's a natural and healthy outcome in the process of wound healing. The collagen in the deeper layers of your skin becomes exposed and rises to the surface to "close" the wound and in the process, forms a scar. However, that's not to say that we can't influence the way that scar tissue will mature, and in many ways appear, during the process. Here's how to minimize your scar.
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How to Manage Priorities With Excel
Writing your priorities on paper works if you’re able to knock them off in an afternoon. With a torrent of incoming tasks at home or work, many get carried over to the next day (or week or month). This Excel spreadsheet watches approaching deadlines and shifts task priorities accordingly. In 20 minutes the steps below provide a more effective way to manage your priorities.
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How to Hypermile
Hypermiling refers to a collection of driving techniques aimed at improving your car's fuel efficiency by reducing the demands placed on the engine. Since it's possible to improve fuel economy by 37% just by changing the way you drive[1] hypermiling is gaining interest in light of high fuel costs. While some hypermiling methods are controversial and potentially dangerous, this article will focus on safer techniques that can still save you gas and money.
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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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