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In 1907, one man saved us from financial collapse. Today it takes a troika.

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 18:10:19 GMT

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The New Fixers

Yesteryear's Savior: J.P. Morgan Sr. (center) and son J.P. Morgan Jr. (right) in the early 1900s

In 1907, one man saved us from financial collapse. Today it takes a troika.

"This is the place to stop this trouble!" J. P. Morgan said on the afternoon of Oct. 23, 1907. After the failure of several trust companies (unregulated banks, kind of like today's subprime lenders), the banker had decided that the collapse of the Trust Co. of America would cause too much damage to America's fragile financial system.

Paulson told NEWSWEEK in September. J. P. Morgan, sitting in his fortress-like office at the corner of Wall Street and Broad Street, could easily survey the entirety of the U.S. financial system and get his arms around the problems.

Tags: wall street, lehmann brothers, j.p. morgan, us, financial collapse, newsweek

Married Cambodian couple saw home in half after separation

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:45:49 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Lost his better half, quite literally!!

Clip Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Married Cambodian couple saw home in half after separation

The husband sawed off his half of the house following the split Photo: PHNOM PENH POST

A married couple in Cambodia who had "finally had enough" of each other have gone their separate ways by literally cutting their home in half.

The wife will stay put with the upright half while her husband has carried away his half to start again on the other side of the village.

Neighbours said the couple saw the radical action as the most cost-efficient and equitable way to avoid each other in a country where divorce lawyers can be expensive.

Vorng Morn, the headman of Cheach village, fifty miles from the capital Phnom Penh, told the Phnom Penh Post: "We tried to persuade them to think clearly before they did this because they had been married for nearly 40 years. But they did not listen."

Until he reconstructs his half of the marital home the husband will live with his mother and father.

Tags: divorce, separation, phnom penh, cambodia, lawyer, husband, wife, marriage

McCain Loses It: Calls Americans 'My Fellow Prisoners'

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:34:40 GMT

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Clip Source: in.youtube.com

McCain Loses It: Calls Americans 'My Fellow Prisoners'

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Tags: mccain, senility, us presidential elections, us, youtube

Senecavirus Structure Revealed

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:31:33 GMT

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Clip Source: www.scientificblogging.com

Senecavirus Structure Revealed (Oh, And It Still Kills Cancer Cells 10,000 Times Better Than Traditional Chemotherapeutics)

The Senecavirus is a "new" virus, discovered several years ago by Neotropix Inc., a biotech company in Malvern, Pennsylvania. It was at first thought to be a laboratory contaminant, but researchers found it was a pathogen, now believed to originate from cows or pigs. Further investigation found that the virus was harmless to normal human cells, but could infect certain solid tumors, such as small cell lung cancer, the most common form of lung cancer.

Scientists at Neotrophix say that, in laboratory and animal studies, the virus demonstrates cancer-killing specificity that is 10,000 times higher than that seen in traditional chemotherapeutics, with no overt toxicity. The company has developed the "oncolytic" virus as an anti-cancer agent and is already conducting early phase clinical trials in patients with lung cancer.

Tags: senecavirus, virus, science, medicine, cancer, us, research

Mantis on Flickr

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:01:20 GMT

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clipper's remarks: That's a helluva lot of views, I say!!

Clip Source: www.flickr.com

Mantis

Viewed 618,020 times

3,147 people call this photo a favorite

Tags: mantis, insect, nature, photography, flickr

Girl who bleeds without being cut baffles doctors

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:52:00 GMT

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clipper's remarks: A rare medical problem ...

Clip Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Girl who bleeds without being cut baffles doctors

Twinkle Dwivedi has a rare condition where she bleeds spontaneously from any part of her body

Villagers near her home in Uttar Pradesh, India, believe she must be cursed and shout cruel things in the street.

Indian medics now believe her condition is an extreme version of a rare blood platelet disorder for which they cannot find a cure.

"It didn't hurt. But it was scary and messy, and my friends thought it was disgusting.

Finally doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Delhi decided she has Type 2 Platelet Disorder, a rare condition where blood is dangerously low in clotting particles.

However, a blood specialist in Britain came up with a different diagnosis and believes there may be hope.

Consultant haematologist Dr Drew Provan, of Barts Hospital in London, said:

"She may have Type II von Willebrand disease and she should see a coagulation doctor for treatment."

Tags: platelet, blood, clotting, barts hospital, uk, type ii von willebrand disease, coagulation, healthcare, india

30 Best Eco Sites on the Web

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:20:14 GMT

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Clip Source: www.modernecohomes.com

The 30 Best Eco Sites on the Web

Treehugger.com – Treehugger.com is the leading media channel devoted to bringing sustainability to the masses. Treehugger is a one-stop shop for green news, solutions, and product information. I visit often!

Ecofabulous.com

Ecofriend.org

Inhabitat.com

Groovygreen.com –

Eco-chick.com – Eco-chick is an environmental weblog with a woman’s perspective.

Ecorazzi.com

Greenoptions.com

Jetsongreen.com

Thedailygreen.com

Dwell.com

Greenmonk.net

Idealbite.com

Ecogeek.org

Ecoflip.org

Gogreentube.com

Gengreenlife.com

alternativeenergyblog -

greenisthenewred.com

green.tv

hautenature.blogspot.com -

freegreen.com

carbonplanet.com

goodtravelcompany.com

greengirlsglobal.com

goodmagazine.com

environmentalgraffiti.com

ecolabelfundraising.com

mocoloco.com

Tags: best, websites, eco-friendly, green

Cox Disconnects Alleged Pirates from the Internet

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:38:34 GMT

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Cox Disconnects Alleged Pirates from the Internet

The anti-piracy lobby has been putting pressure on ISPs to act against customers who download copyright infringing content. Thus far, most ISPs have simply forwarded the takedown requests they receive, but Cox Communications is taking it one step further, by disconnecting alleged copyright infringers.

With 3.5 million Internet subscribers, Cox Communications is one of the larger ISPs in the US. Like all the other Internet providers, Cox receives numerous copyright related takedown requests from anti-piracy organizations.

Under the DMCA, we have the responsibility to temporarily disable your Internet access, until such time as you take the necessary steps to remove the infringing files and to prevent further distribution of copyrighted material.

Cox’s Warning Screen (click to enlarge)

Tags: isps, internet, piracy, us, cox communications, infringement

Tina Fey: She's on her way...

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:40:36 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Extremely talented...

Clip Source: www.nydailynews.com

The rise of Tina Fey: From 'SNL' to sitcom phenom and box office draw

Fey keeps a grip on her haul of statuettes at last Sunday's Emmys in L.A.

Specifically, it arrived at around 11 p.m. last Sunday as Fey, dressed to the nines in a slinky David Meister gown, hoisted three Emmy Awards backstage at Los Angeles' Nokia Theatre amid a sea of suits.

She nabbed one for lead actress in a comedy series, one for comedy writing and one for the show she created that made it all possible, "30 Rock."

Fey as Sarah Palin with Amy Poehler

PHOTOS: '30 ROCK' WINS BIG AT THE EMMYS

Namely Jennifer Aniston and Winfrey, whose close friend Gayle King reported to New York magazine: "Tina Fey and Oprah Winfrey together is magic. It's great television."

Fey herself has become a headliner on her alma mater "Saturday Night Live." On Sept. 13, she made a guest appearance on the season premiere of "SNL" as vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin - a lauded impression that became nbc.com's most-watched clip ever.

Tags: tina fey, snl, media, nbc, emmys, la, palin

Melamine found in 31 new milk powder brands

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:14:16 GMT

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Melamine found in 31 new milk powder brands

(AP) -- New testing has found melamine tainting in another 31 brands of Chinese milk powder.

The new testing follows earlier results showing widespread contamination among infant formula blamed for the deaths of four children and kidney ailments among 54,000 others.

Cadbury milk chocolate bars are seen in a store in Beijing, China, Monday.

Meanwhile, Hong Kong authorities said the amount of melamine found in samples of chocolate made at British candy maker Cadbury's Beijing factory was legally acceptable for human consumption.

Tuesday's announcement came a day after the company recalled 11 items sold in parts of Asia and the Pacific.

Chinese food safety personnel check the fresh milk at a milk collection station in Chengdu, China, Sunday.

Cadbury said the Hong Kong test results did not change their decision to recall the products from the Beijing plant.

A researcher in Wuhan, China, checks for melamine in milk samples collected from stores.

Tags: melamine, milk powder, cadbury, fonterra, china, new zealand, hong kong, babies

12 Greek Words You Should Know

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:01:36 GMT

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Clip Source: www.dailywritingtips.com

12 Greek Words You Should Know

Along with Latin, Greek is probably the language that most influenced other languages around the world. Many English words derive directly from Greek ones

knowing their origin and meaning is important.

1. Acme

The highest point of a structure.

2. Acropolis

Acro means edge or extremity, while polis means city.

The word Acropolis is commonly associated with Greece’s capital Athens

3. Agora

was an open market place, present in most cities of the ancient Greece.

4. Anathema

a noun and it means a formal ban

riginal Greek meaning for this word was “something offered to the gods.”

5. Anemia

a condition characterized by a qualitative or quantitative deficiency of the red blood cells (or of the hemoglobin)

6. Ethos

accustomed place

7. Dogma

belief or set of principles held by a religion,

8. Eureka

is used to celebrate a discovery

9. Genesis

means birth or origin

10. Phobia

phobia is a fear

11. Plethora

when you go beyond what is needed or appropriate

12. Kudos

means fame or glory

Tags: greek, language, english

50 Rules To Being A Gentleman

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:23:44 GMT

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Clip Source: www.king-mag.com

50 Rules To Being A Gentleman

2. Avoid public fights with your woman. Keep things private to let her know there’s an exclusive world that you and her share.

3. Never forget to introduce your woman as your girlfriend, spouse or otherwise to people when you’re out at functions together.

5. “If you want her to be your devil, treat her like an angel.”—Gerrell Gaddis, 32, songwriter

7. “Don’t fall asleep when you’re done. Just because you got yours doesn’t mean the night is over.”—JoJo

11. If you’re trying to have a relationship, let the woman know. If you’re not, and you’re just trying to hit, let them know that, too.

13. Always have a woman walk on the inside of the sidewalk and on the side of parked cars in a parking lot, basically using your body as a barrier from harm.

18. Unless your Fight Club membership is in danger of being revoked, walk away from altercations.

46. Find a good tailor.

49. “If you buy one pair of shoes and one suit per year, you’ll have a nice collection

Tags: gentleman, etiquette, manners, ladies

15 Diabetes-Friendly Snack Tips

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:47:02 GMT

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Clip Source: www.rd.com

15 Diabetes-Friendly Snack Tips

Keep your blood sugar steady with a smart and satisfying snack!

Help keep your snacking "honest.

1. Keep your snacks to 150 calories or less. The danger of snacks is that they can become more like extra meals if you go overboard

2. Beware of low-fat snacks

people tend to eat about 28 percent more of a snack when it's low-fat

3. Plate your snacks

4. Grab the whole bag. A single serving bag, that is

5. Pour a handful of nuts

contain the healthy monounsaturated fats that lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease

6. Have a few whole-grain crackers with peanut butter

7. Snack on raw veggies

8. Spread some black bean salsa over eggplant slices

9. Sip a small cup of vegetable soup

10. Indulge in a few decadent bites

three dried apricots, a small piece of dark chocolate

three walnuts or almonds

11. Blend a fruit smoothie

12. Freeze grapes and peeled bananas

13. Eat an apple—and the skin

14. Try low-fat string cheese

15. Have your chocolate "bar" frozen

a frozen fudge pop

Tags: diabetes, calories, diet, research, healthcare, doctors

Chemical irritant empties Islamic Society of Greater Dayton's mosque

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:37:35 GMT

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Clip Source: www.daytondailynews.com

Chemical irritant empties Islamic Society of Greater Dayton's mosque

DAYTON — Baboucarr Njie was preparing for his prayer session Friday night, Sept. 26, when he heard children in the Islamic Society of Greater Dayton coughing. Soon, Njie himself was overcome with fits of coughing and, like the rest of those in the building, headed for the doors.

Njie was one of several affected when a suspected chemical irritant was sprayed into the mosque at 26 Josie St., bringing Dayton police, fire and hazardous material personnel to the building at 9:48 p.m.

Someone "sprayed an irritant into the mosque," Dayton fire District Chief Vince Wiley said, noting that fire investigators believe it was a hand-held spray can.

The 300 or so inside were celebrating the last 10 days of Ramadan with dinner and a prayer session, but the prayer session was interrupted so those suffering from tearing, coughing and shortness of breath could receive treatment.

It's very disturbing

this has never happened before."

Tags: vandalism, islam, dayton, ohio, us, ramadan, fasting

As Putin rears his head...

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:31:06 GMT

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clipper's remarks: "...and comes into the air space of the United States of America,...." Scary thought!

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Tags: satire, putin, alaska, us, palin