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Comedian Al Franken took another step toward becoming a Minnesota Senator with a primary victory yesterday. Now he focuses on facing the incumbant Norm Coleman in November.

Senator Norm Coleman's positions and votes.

Norm Thompson has created a unique product known as the Intelligent Lantern. I am one of those campers who has been looking for a solution to the typical lantern.

Theologians have trouble determining if the bible is or should be standard. In today's society, the bible is the foundation of the church and their rituals. The bible can be considered as the norm of the Christian faith.

A discussion of aging norms and their effect on the aging population.

In the past couple of weeks, the University of Akron has received 13 bomb threats, the final one indicating an explosion on 9/11. Several other universities around the nation have received the same threat.

The Rader Kennel has a huge lead in the standings, with stalwart Switzler Jammin poised to be the track wins champion.

Rudy Giuliani is a strong presidential candidate given his leadership abilities and past accomplishments; however, his abortion stance might thwart his chances of receiving the Republican nomination.

Despite being abandoned for a few years, in its new life, The Ridgefield Playhouse has been designed to embrace its former majestic role and is attracting in big names to it's roster.

Need a Western-style toilet, can't deal with a squat toilet? Then here's where to go for a Western toilet in Thailand.

An overview of business reasons to implement work from home, or Remote, positions in all businesses.

Nowadays if you conduct any type of internet news search for "DUI", you'll more than likely come across many articles that talk about celebrities who have been caught drinking and driving. Somehow it's become the norm...

Nonconformity isn't about blindly disregarding the social norm. it isn't about the deliberate deviation from everything socially expected. it has nothing to do with underground music.

With Disturbia, it is not about doing just enough to make a movie and making money, it is creating good quality entertainment, and it is going the extra mile, something that is unfortunately not the norm anymore.

Sleeping together (co-sleeping) is the norm for many families all over the world; but is it a good idea or a potentially lethal habit?

Slice of Life story about our experiences with the new climate after moving from Chicago to Coastal CT.

Ever wondered why the trend of keeping your hedges trimmed has now become the norm?

"Everyone should have Internet jobs".

The big white wedding is still the norm in many parts of western society. But what if you come across a couple who choose to avoid the pomp of a white wedding? Read on to find out what you should avoid saying to them

Plain cement patios are the norm for backyards everywhere. Less expensive than stone or tile, cement is easy to work with and provides a smooth, attractive finish. But what can you do if you want something more stylish that plain cement?

When you spend close to $30.00 on a hair conditioner you expect awesome results. You expect salon results, you expect something out of the norm...

Magglio Ordonez became the first Detroit Tiger since Norm Cash in 1961 to win Major League Baseball's AL Batting Champion Title. Detroit Tigers fans have something to celebrate compliments of Magglio

Furniture Detective Matt Credenza's first foray onto the silver screen is a treat for fans of Master Carpenter Norm Abrams and PBS junkies in general.

Bedtime battles are the norm for every parent at some point in time. Here are a few tricks I have personally discovered that make bedtime less of a hassle and much more fun.

Sexual harassment isn't the "slam-dunk" topic many people think it is. Further, it isn't just a "male on female" phenomenon, although, that is the norm.

Camcorders have been markedly behind in the field of technology, with MiniDV tapes remaining the norm. Hard drive camcorders remain the most technologically advanced, but the price tag on the average HD recorder will shy away many consumers.

Here is the one gourd that probably draws the widest variety of responses and emotions from North American culture. While the penis shield gourd is no different to the New Guinea tribes than Levis are to us, it is just something we don't easily come to grips with.

With no luck finding precious metals, privatized naval warfare - privateering - became the norm because robbing Spanish and Portuguese ships was easiest.

Compact devices are quickly growing in popularity. Large, bulky items that take up too much room are no longer the norm. Internet savvy users demand more power in a smaller size. Portability is one of the top requests of gadget hounds all over the world.

Do children have the ability to influence their parents? The norm is, parents are the role models for their children. Children learn what they see and what they are taught. A home ,first and foremost, is the first school for our children.

If you stay in lots of hotels for business or vacations, you should know that these extra hotel fees are becoming the norm in many of the nation's finest.

My thoughts on Christmas.

May Day (May 1) is known as International Workers' Day around the world. It is a day of celebration, demonstration, and proclamation. Rallies and demonstrations/protests and parades are the norm on May Day. Thousands of people attend these gatherings.

Everyone knows the first rule of a gothic wedding is to be different then the norm. As long as you don't keep things normal, you are fine lol. My son and his fiance will be having a gothic wedding.

Keira Knightley stands against type when she refuses to let media alter movie photos to enhance her bosom size

While we all know that chili peppers can be added to a variety of main courses, we should not limit ourselves to simply following the norm when it comes to using such a delicious and versatile spice.

Barren hallways, empty benches, and bare shells of chain stores are the norm at the Norwichtown Mall which apparently won't be changed anytime in the near future.

Students who are in classes where participation is the norm they tend to become more interested in the topic at hand and they learn how to communicate with others.

Since the events of September 11th, the United States as a nation and the world as a whole have cast a suspicious eye on those who differ from the norm. The attacks on the World Trade Center and The Pentagon were the worst acts of terrorism this country has ever seen.

For decades, television has portrayed their version of the traditional family. By observing these traditional families we identify how society has changed as well as what became the norm.

Al Franken, former comedian and actor, has officially won the nomination of the Minnesota Farm Labor Democratic Party to run for the Senate seat now held by Norm Coleman. On close examination, Al Franken would seem to be an odd choice.

Holistic medicine tends to be more expensive because it is not massed produced because it is not yet the norm for medicine. However there are still lots of ways that you can save money on the holistic medicine that you buy.

A look at where we are headed in our society, due to allowing rudeness to be accepted as society's "norm."

It was the early part of the 1960's when my Mother stunned everyone with the announcement that she was divorcing my Father. Divorce today is so the norm, it is almost a casual occurrence.

Jesse Ventura is considering joining the race for Norm Coleman's Senate seat. But would that be good for the state of Minnesota?

In between the beaches and the overgrown jungle of Puerto Viejo lies a fully functional skate park open to the youth and tourists alike of this town. Scaling the ramps you might just see a sloth or monkey hanging out to also watch the events.

Blended families are the norm. They also can make celebrating holidays difficult. But they can be celebrated without problems if all sides of the situation are acknowledged and dealt with.

What does "damaged" mean, anyway? Who decides who and what is damaged? From where does he or she or it derive the authority? Confound the audacity that must be possessed to prescribe a norm such as damaged to a group as large as the human race!

With a fast-paced lifestyle becoming a norm, everyone seeks the comforts of their house at the end of the day. Many of us take things for granted. The truth is that we should thank god for making us fortunate enough to live and relish the laurels of life.

Home entertainment systems have always been popular. When VCRs became the norm, people started constructing their own little 'mini-theaters', where they could enjoy full-length movies on their....

Paranormal subjects are appearing in many movies, television shows, news documentaries and on numerous websites across the Internet. Why are such topics deemed as "not the norm" so popular to so many?

From first time author Norm Hendricks, Forever Indian Summer takes a ferry full of nine-to-fivers on a trip in time to an American landscape untouched by European hands.

In some areas around St. Louis drive-offs at the pump has nearly doubled in just a few months. Some municipalities are proposing laws that require stations to have prepay.....

With the advancements next year of software for home, work computers and gadgets of all sorts, what's next?

When evaluating the available opportunities, students seeking an experience above and beyond the norm can chose to participate in an internship abroad.

Last night 'Secret Talents of the Stars' premiered. What the show is all about is taking 'well known' celebrities and having them perform something out of the norm. This means boxers are rapping, dancers are singing and singers are dancing.

In our world stresses are the norm. On a richter scale they range from simple to more extreme ones.

It is very common to hear today that someone is struggling to get good information from a vendor or colleague. The norm is "I'm waiting to hear from so & so, but he hasn't called me back". How can we improve the way we work?

Alternative date ideas for the summer months.

It comes as no surprise that the majority of celebrity marriages end in divorce. They go about the whole notion of marriage the wrong way, and it's screwing up our next generation.

Hot weather will soon wane in favor of morning chill. Reflective gear will soon be the norm on training runs, Polypropylene and layers of attire will soon replace singlets. And that means fall marathons.

There are several questions you should ask yourself when deciding if an "out of the norm" dress is right for your big day. Here are a few questions to ask yourself when thinking about your wedding day style.

From luxury lodges to bed and breakfasts, the cities and towns in France offer a break from the norm during Spring Break season. Here's where you should plan your stay.

As a society we will need to focus more on the rehabilitation than the punishment of the crimes.

There are some irritating new trends in baby names. Specifically, choosing names that sound unusual just because they sound unusual. Yet, these names are not going to be unusual as the child grows up, since these "unusual" names are now the norm.

Chicago has been served with the title of top binge-drinking town, but many say that booze-filled nights are just the cultural norm...

It's been a year filled with inconsistency for St. John's. The Red Storm have shown flashes of improvement over the 2006-07 season, but Norm Robert's club has continued to struggle against higher-caliber Big East teams.

Internet research as becoming the norm for writers all over the globe, not only for its convenience, but also for its diversity. The problem with Internet research, however, is judging its accuracy.

Water filters like the PUR Horizontal Faucet Mount Filtration System and the Brita On Tap Faucet Mount Filtration System are by far one of the latest American trends that has truly become almost the norm in homes across the nation.

This is a true account of my brain surgery that alleviated the symptoms of epilepsy.

In this bustling, endless rush hour that's estimated to house five million people by the year 2020, it's hard for some to understand why so many people jump online to find a date.

In the mostly Muslim culture of Turkey, it's a social norm for females to remain virgins until marriage. Female virginity is not only highly valued, it's expected. Virginity is celebrated and is symbolic of the woman's importance as mother of the home.

Super-sizing and gargantuan portion sizes are terrible trends affecting America's hearts and waistlines. Excess seems to be the norm, but it doesn't have to be. Following a few simple rules can help you trim extra calories and fat from any meal.

This is a very intellectually diverse group. We cannot generalize, but we can say that gifted children do not fit the norm.

Bureaucratic factions became the norm of both the shogunate and the daimyo domains by late Tokugawa times, resulting in Meiji Japanese taking quickly to political parties.

How many friends do you have that you've known for more than five years? You can probably count them all on one hand, right? That is the norm and I'm no exception.

In the world of beauty products there are high expectations generated by promises of regaining youth. In a break from the beauty norm, Origin's Modern Friction delivers skin renewing results with gentle, all natural ingredients.

While the risk of rail, bus and plane strikes is always present during the summer months in Italy, these particular offerings operate outside of regular passenger service modes of travel so unexpected cancellations are not the norm in this case.

With the changing society, the traditional family base is a fading icon. With the rising divorce rate and the increase of public awareness to same sex couples this trend is no longer the norm.

Due to the incredibly unhealthy diets that have become the norm in modern day America, it is no wonder that vitamin deficiencies are so rampant.

Are you planning the most important day of your life with very little money? The norm used to be that the father of the bride would foot the bill for this special day. But today, with traditional values slipping, more and more new couples are starting their marriage in debt

Aside from Anna Nicole, what other super model or celebrity examples of mystical femininity would dare to announce their love of pleasure in all its forbidden excess?

Career changes are becoming the norm rather than the accept in today's society. Many people change careers five or more times throughout their working lives. There are a few things that you need to consider before making a career change.

Ideally, this survey should provide the organization with feedback that is relevant, unbiased, practical and objective. Basic monitoring was once the industry norm for customer care centers. Fortunately, companies are realizing that basic monitoring is not enough

Tru Paws Kennel did what no other outfit at Palm Beach has in the past year. They beat Norm Rader in a stakes race with the talents of Bohemian Calyso displayed over three distances.

All relationships have conflict. It is the norm. Many of us do wish to live a conflict-free existence, but this sort of thinking is unrealistic. It often leads to disappointment and frustration.

Those of us absolutely exhausted listening to Ashlee Simpson and other popular musicians must once again find a new outlet for tastes that are not confined to "the norm."

Online chat rooms and game portals have evolved into hook-up arenas for the masses. Flirting and sexual content on the internet has become the norm. Is this new form of internet-based chat cheating?

Saturday's newspapers carried a report about Liz Hurley foreign bodyguards roughing up media personnel. Boorish and arrogant behaviour by foreigners of this ilk seems to have become the norm in India. What is even more demeaning is that it is tacitly accepted.

Halloween is when we can take ourselves out of the norm and become something entirely different. A vampire, a wolf, a zombie, or princess. However for some, Halloween can mean one thing, and one thing only. Terror!

All theology and church history is scripture interpretation. Some believers like the Catholics believe that theology is only possible within the communion of the church and in subjection to the church's norm of the church's living tradition (Kasper, 6).

Shouldn't the bullpen only be used when a pitcher is struggling? Or has bringing in a bullpen man for the heck of it always been the norm?

Linkin Park's first release in four years proves to be a drastic departure from what LP fans have come to know and love.

Organizing and running a barter network in your neighborhood can be one of the easiest, most rewarding, and exciting things you can do. If we lean on the talents and goods of our fellow neighbors and offer our own in exchange, a community of giving becomes the norm.

When will your baby be potty trained?

Many a fat, beer-guzzling deadbeat now take pride in the nickname "Norm," thanks to the fat, beer-guzzling deadbeat Norm Peterson on the highly successful television sitcom Cheers, which ran from 1982 to 1993. Here is why Norm Peterson was the best character on Cheers.