Posted by ry8nsac, at 07:54PM 09/04/08 :
8 Famous Stutterers
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I was tempted to lead off with Porky Pig, but after Joe Bidens public confession last week during the Democratic National Convention, it seemed timelier to kick off the list with him.
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Posted by pkrf1end, at 06:26PM 09/04/08 and by 1 others:
Should the sports world replace human umpires with computers
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Disputes over line calls used to be one of the main joys of tennis”this, after all, is John McEnroes game. But fans rarely see players explode in rage anymore. In high-profile matches (i.e., those broadcast on TV), human umpires have largely been replaced by a machine called Hawk-Eye
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Posted by paul1e999, at 05:52PM 09/04/08 :
Cholesterol Pill Warning: Scientists Raise Fears of Cancer
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A drug used to treat high cholesterol could cause cancer, doctors warned last night. Heart experts called for caution over the use of Inegy, which is taken as a daily pill. At least one leading specialist said he would not take the drug, while others said the jury was still out. The U.S. has ordered an investigation into Inegy, which combines...
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Posted by paul1e999, at 05:50PM 09/04/08 and by 1 others:
Why Soft Drinks Contribute to Obesity in America
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Is it a coincidence that the introduction of high fructose corn syrup in the 1970s coincided with a marked rise in obesity in the United States? Thus, leading to speculations that there might be a causal connection between High Fructose Corn Syrup consumption and weight gain.
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