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I have spent 17 years in the consumer electronics business, the last 10 in new product development and product management. I created and ran a literary website called awritingchance.com. I had three fights as an amateur kick-boxer, and retired with a winning record (2-1). Interests: Gardening, electronics, new products, travel, animals, horticulture, science, astronomy, DIY, finance, stocks, shipping, business, self-sufficiency, food preservation, food, nutrition, news, aquariums, fishing, climate, health, entertainment, karate Motto: "Opportunities multiply as they are seized." -Sun Tzu Affiliations: Sylvan Gardens (my gardening website), Constant Content -my favorite writing site- , Website of a good freelance writer ;-) URL RSS |
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Preview of Wednesday's Presidential Debate with Continuous Updates Throughout the Day. By Brad Sylvester | Published 10/15/2008
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Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki says British troops are not needed for continued security. He says the British have withdrawn from danger and left murderous gangs and militias in control of Basra until Iraqi forces stepped in. By Brad Sylvester | Published 10/13/2008
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John McCain corrects his supporters who apparently believed the misinformation sowed by his own campaign. It's a good first step on the road to decency, but until the misinformation machine is shut down, his repentance remains insincere. By Brad Sylvester | Published 10/11/2008
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The National Debt Clock in New York has had to replace the dollar sign with an extra digit as the nation's debt has raced past ten trillion dollars. By Brad Sylvester | Published 10/9/2008
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With the banking system in turmoil, is it time to consider peer to peer lending for your next loan? Learn more about this new personal finance trend. By Brad Sylvester | Published 10/4/2008
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Going into the debate, both Palin and Biden had one clear goal: don't screw it up. In the famous words of George Bush, "Mission Accomplished." Although Biden would have won on an intellectual level, Palin's expectations were so low that it can be called a victory for her. By Brad Sylvester | Published 10/3/2008
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Some people say that if we do nothing, only the people that caused this mess will suffer. They're right. The company you work for will suffer. Your business will suffer. Your state will suffer. Your entire country will suffer. You will suffer. By Brad Sylvester | Published 9/29/2008
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SpaceX announced the successful launch and orbit of the Falcon 1 launch vehicle on Monday from an atoll in the Pacific Ocean. Dramatic video from the onboard camera shows the island receding in the distance as the rocket heads toward space. By Brad Sylvester | Published 9/29/2008
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Tropical Storm Kyle is still far out in the Atlantic, but the latest path projections from NOAA show that Maine and the Cape Cod region stand a better than 40% chance of sustaining direct hits. By Brad Sylvester | Published 9/26/2008
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The presidential debate is going on after all on Friday night. John McCain, having impetuously called for a timeout from the campaign and a postponement of the debate, has reversed his position and will now attend the debate. By Brad Sylvester | Published 9/26/2008
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A comparison between videos of Sarah Palin's Katie Couric Interview and the famous Miss Carolina "Maps, such as" response during the 2007 Miss Teen USA competition. The two are eerily similar. By Brad Sylvester | Published 9/26/2008
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A breeding population of the Asian Swamp Eel has been discovered in Silver Lake in New Jersey. Without natural predators they can displace native species and harm the wetlands. Maybe local restaurants should help solve the problem. By Brad Sylvester | Published 9/24/2008
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Here's what you can expect for the 2008 fall foliage season based on my 42 consecutive years in the field, or, in this case, in the forests of Vermont and New Hampshire. A complete schedule and outlook for this year's display of fall leaves. By Brad Sylvester | Published 9/22/2008
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Some observations about John McCain's Presidential campaign in the form of Haiku. By Brad Sylvester | Published 9/19/2008
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With contradictory finger pointing floating around both Washington and Wall Street over the need for an AIG bailout and over the current banking crisis in general, I asked an expert for his opinions and was surprised by some of his answers. By Brad Sylvester | Published 9/17/2008
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Skip all the fad diets, the Mediterranean Diet has withstood the rigors of scientific testing and study and been found to promote longer life, lower incidence of cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's Disease, Cancer, and Parkinson's Disease. By Brad Sylvester | Published 9/12/2008
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I stumbled across some old poems and fragments of poems that I never finished, written for my wife, decades ago. Of all the things I've written putting these out scares me the most, perhaps because I care about these words more than any others... By Brad Sylvester | Published 9/11/2008
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It has become fashionable in the media to choose sides, and rail against the opposition, with skewed facts and rolling eyes. That isn't journalism. It's either stupidity or partisanship. Neither has a place in journalism. By Brad Sylvester | Published 9/10/2008
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The Corpus Christi Caller Times and many other online sources, provide complete information on Hurricane Ike's projected path, evacuation routes, and other hurricane planning information for residents of the Texas Gulf Coast. By Brad Sylvester | Published 9/10/2008
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The latest computer spaghetti models show that Hurricane Ike's projected path is tracking toward Port Lavaca, Texas. The entire Texas Gulf Coast is at risk as Hurricane Ike's track suggest a late Friday landfall. By Brad Sylvester | Published 9/9/2008
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A Nile Monitor, a dangerous, six foot lizard, native to Africa, was discovered in Grant's Pass, Oregon. Most likely the result of a released or escaped pet, this incident underscores the danger posed by invasive species. By Brad Sylvester | Published 9/9/2008
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Tom Brady was taken out of the NE Patriots first game of the season with what is being reported by some sources as a season ending torn ACL. Meanwhile Former Tampa Bay QB Chris Simms is flying to Foxboro and may be signed by the NE Patriots immediately By Brad Sylvester | Published 9/8/2008
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Hurricane Ike is shaping up to be the most dangerous hurricane of the year. Already a category 4 hurricane, with plenty of warm, deep water yet to cross, Hurricane Ike is taking direct aim at the Bahamas and possibly the Carolina coast. By Brad Sylvester | Published 9/4/2008
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Just because it's grilling season, doesn't mean we can't get enjoy our vegetables too. These great grilled vegetable recipes provide rich, hearty flavors and make great stand alone dishes or complement more traditional grill fair. By Brad Sylvester | Published 9/3/2008
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A list and description of favorite winter-hardy plants with tips for their care and propagation. There is a tremendous variety of plants for your northern garden or landscape. By Brad Sylvester | Published 9/3/2008
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What does the discovery of the monogamy gene mean for your relationship? Is your relationship destined to fail if your partner's monogamy gene has him wired to cheat? Find out more. By Brad Sylvester | Published 9/3/2008
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What is Compost Tea? Why is it good for your garden? How do you make it? All these questions are answered in this concise article. By Brad Sylvester | Published 9/2/2008
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Find the latest projected path of Hurricane Gustav as it's track heads toward New Orleans. Find evacuation routes, and emergency preparation information from the Governor's Office, along with links to maps and up to the minute weather information. By Brad Sylvester | Published 8/27/2008
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"Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and feed him for a lifetime." Heifer International is charity that essentially does both. By requiring successful participants to pass livestock offspring on to others, prosperity spreads throughout the region. By Brad Sylvester | Published 8/27/2008
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Gustav path projections are imprecise this far ahead and the range of likely paths run from Texas to Florida. Would New Orleans be ready if Hurricane Gustav made landfall nearby? By Brad Sylvester | Published 8/26/2008
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Who's Kara DioGuardi and why will her name be a household word a year from now? Most notably, Kara DioGuardi has just been named as a fourth judge on American Idol. Find out more about Kara's background. By Brad Sylvester | Published 8/26/2008
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What's a Mosquito Ringtone? How does it work. Learn the science behind Mosquito Ringtones and why loudspeakers that play all the way up to 20,000 Hz are child's play. By Brad Sylvester | Published 8/26/2008
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The hCG diet is new again after being developed in the 1950's. HCG has been shown to be ineffective for weight loss in study after study, and the FDA and other international regulatory authorities state there is no evidence that it works. Learn more about HCG By Brad Sylvester | Published 8/25/2008
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Cuban Angel Matos kicked a referee after being disqualified from his Olympic bronze medal taekwondo match. In my years of competing in various martial arts tournaments, this is the worst loss of control I have witnessed. By Brad Sylvester | Published 8/23/2008
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Sometimes you just have to wonder what's going on inside people's heads when you read the news. Since that can be difficult, I made it up. Jessica Simpson, Christian Bale, Kite Surfer Kevin Kearney, and celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson. By Brad Sylvester | Published 8/22/2008
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Dallas-based Stampede Light Beer has hired Dallas Quarterback Tony Romo's girlfriend, Jessica Simpson, to help them get out the message that their beer is actually good for you. As part of the deal, Jessica will get an ownership stake in the company. By Brad Sylvester | Published 8/20/2008
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Water for gas is the online marketing hype surrounding a method for taking a little bit of water and running electricity from you car's battery into it in order to convert it to hydrogen and oxygen, which according to claims, will dramtically improve your mileage. By Brad Sylvester | Published 8/19/2008
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Watch the video of Kite Surfer Kevin Kearney being lifted into the sky by the winds of Tropical Storm Fay and slammed into the ground, and then lifted again and slammed into a building. By Brad Sylvester | Published 8/19/2008
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At first glance, the Macrobiotic Diet looks good, but advanced stages can lead to serious malnutrition and some of the notions by the diets founders and lead propoenents seem to defy the evidence. By Brad Sylvester | Published 8/19/2008
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Many studies show a variety of health benefits from maintaining good levels of vitamin D in our diet, but none more important than the latest that shows a 26% higher chance of death among those with the lowest levels of vitamin D. By Brad Sylvester | Published 8/12/2008
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Saakashvili and Georgia have gambled badly and given Russia the excuse they wanted. Russia is punishing Georgia for its defiance. Russia is sending a message to all its neighbors about the support they can expect from America when Russian tanks roll in. By Brad Sylvester | Published 8/11/2008
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I don't know about you, but any plant with a common name like stinking nightshade, is not going to be tops on my list of salad ingredients. Celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson, however, mistakenly recommended the deadly poison. By Brad Sylvester | Published 8/11/2008
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The Warao Indians of Venezuela have experienced a rash of deaths due to rabies like symptoms thought to be caused by vampire bat attacks. The government of Venezuela has been unresponsive to requests for aid. Add your voice to the calls for action. By Brad Sylvester | Published 8/9/2008
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An iPhone application that does nothing besides show a large red ruby icon and the words I Am Rich, was selling for the maximum allowable price of $999.99 on the Apple iPhone App Store as the ultimate status symbol. By Brad Sylvester | Published 8/8/2008
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One of the hottest videos on Youtube is the invisible water effect. In this video, a boat made of aluminum foin is floated on what appears to be nothing, or invisible water. How is it done? Watch the video and find out here. By Brad Sylvester | Published 8/7/2008
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Tyson Foods workers in Shelbyville, Tennessee, have voted to receive a paid day-off in celebration of the Muslim holiday Eid al-Fitr instead of the traditional Labor Day holiday. While there may be an outcry from talk-show hosts, this is actually a good thing for democracy. By Brad Sylvester | Published 8/4/2008
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With the recent death of Tony Snow due to colon cancer, many Americans are looking for more information about this largely preventable disease. A few basic preventive measures including increased physical activity can dramtically reduce the risk of colon cancer. By Brad Sylvester | Published 7/30/2008
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The FCC has finally given a preliminary approval of the Sirius XM Merger, but there are still some remaining details to be worked out. By Brad Sylvester | Published 7/28/2008
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Skinny Water claims to have active ingredients which act as natural appetite suppressants and help customers lose weight. They say their claims are clinically proven, but the only studies I found say just the opposite. By Brad Sylvester | Published 7/27/2008
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Understand the differences between LCD and plasma televisions before you decide which is right for you. Once you decide on a plasma television learn how to tell which one is better for you. By Brad Sylvester | Published 7/25/2008
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Tornado warnings were issued for southern New hampshire on Thursday as high winds ripped through my hometown of Strafford County. At lease one house on Sleepy Hollow Lane in Epsom was completely destroyed by the storm. By Brad Sylvester | Published 7/24/2008
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A description of Google Knol, and a brief overview of what it takes to create a Google Knol page. A link to a bare bones example of a Knol page created in 10 minutes and a more complete Knol page showing the possibilities. By Brad Sylvester | Published 7/24/2008
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With all the recent talk about farm-raised tilapia in the news, I wondered just what is being fed to tilapia in fish-farming operations around the world. Here is a look at tilapia farm feeding operation based on an interview with an industry insider. By Brad Sylvester | Published 7/23/2008
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Jim Nunneley, Vice President of Rain Forest Aquaculture, has answered questions about the recent Wake Forest University study which gave rise to the lead researcher, Dr. Floyd Chilton, stating that eating tilapia was worse for your heart than eating bacon or a hamburger. By Brad Sylvester | Published 7/23/2008
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A new study show how stress can cause premature aging of the cells in the body's immune system. By Brad Sylvester | Published 7/23/2008
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Staying up late to watch a meteor shower can be a magical time for a young child. Here's some informaiton to help get you into position to see meteors and make the most of your time together. By Brad Sylvester | Published 7/23/2008
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A new study published in the July 23/30 issue of JAMA suggests that the use of Viagra may reduce symptoms and sexual dysfunction in women caused by commonly used SRI anti-depressants and may increase adherence to prescribed therapy for depression. By Brad Sylvester | Published 7/22/2008
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Christian Bale was released on bail conditions after appearing at a London police station to answer allegations of assault lodeged by his mother an sister stemming from an alleged incident that took place the day before the London Premiere of The Dark Knight. By Brad Sylvester | Published 7/22/2008
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Creationists have long argued that having both eyes on one side of the skull could not have arisen through evolution since intermediary steps have not been found and owould have no known survival advantage. By Brad Sylvester | Published 7/21/2008
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Hearing loss related tinnitustypically stays with its victims 24 hours a day for the rest of their lives. A new treatment case study at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences suggests that there may be hope for prolonged or permanent relief. By Brad Sylvester | Published 7/21/2008
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With 19 featured performers, the Dayton Air Show offer two full days of action-packed excitement. Ithe Dayton Air Show is a far cry from the air shows my grandfather took me to as a young child in rural New England. By Brad Sylvester | Published 7/20/2008
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The construction on Ryugyong Hotel in Pyongyang, North Korea began more than 20 years ago. Amid rumors of serious structural faults, the glass is finally being fitted to the windows as the building prepares for use despite being labelled at the Hotel of Doom. By Brad Sylvester | Published 7/18/2008
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Find the Complete List of Starbucks Store Closings here. The recent announcement of the permanent closing of 600 Starbucks stores, lies in direct opposition to the frequent openings of previous years. California leads the way with 88 store closings. By Brad Sylvester | Published 7/18/2008
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A promising congressional candidate from New Hampshire in 2006 is found unresponsive in a Strafford County jail cell on July 16th, 2008. His increasingly bizarre behavior over the last 2 years lead me to question what it takes to be a US Congressman. By Brad Sylvester | Published 7/17/2008
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Unlike many of today's fad diets, the Mediterranean diet has a welath of scientific research from many independent universities and medical research teams. Here's a list of those benefits and a the marketing hype of fad diets. By Brad Sylvester | Published 7/17/2008
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The lean pocket recall, the tomato salmonella outbreak, the Kroger beef recall, and the list keeps growing. What are the risks? How can you reduce the risk to your family? By Brad Sylvester | Published 7/16/2008
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IndyMac Bank's failure announced by the FDIC on July 11 makes 2008 a banner year for bank failures. Find out what you need to know in the event you are affected by a bank closure. By Brad Sylvester | Published 7/14/2008
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If you can't checkmate your opponent, then you'll have to knock him out or leave the decision up to the judges' scorecard in the wild new sport of chess boxing. By Brad Sylvester | Published 7/14/2008
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The Alaska Volcano Observatory reports an explosive eruption at Okmok Caldera which lies just 12 miles from a neaby village. Ash clouds extened 35,000 feet into the air presenting a hazard to air traffic. By Brad Sylvester | Published 7/13/2008
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A group called the Strolling of the Heifers, who also sponsor a slightly more sedate event than the Running of the Bulls, will be hosting Pete Seeger at the Latchis Theater in Brattleboro, Vermont to raise money for microloans for New England farmers. By Brad Sylvester | Published 7/12/2008
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A 12-year-old girl decided to take action and help feed the thousands of dogs and cats housed in animal shelters. At freekibble.com, a simple click of your mouse provides 20 pieces of free kibble each day to needy shelters. By Brad Sylvester | Published 7/12/2008
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A brief review, without spoilers, of the very funny video at Nozzlerage.com and a convenient message board to share your reaction and see what other people thought of the video as well. By Brad Sylvester | Published 7/11/2008
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Every two years a country gets a chance to host either the Summer Olympic Games or the winter Olympic Games. By Brad Sylvester | Published 7/11/2008
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High numbers of new activations during the morning hours of the 3G iPhone's initial release have resulted in problems like error code 9838 preventing many users from activating their new 3G iPhone. By Brad Sylvester | Published 7/11/2008
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Measles is no longer endemic in the United States, thanks to universal immunizations, but resistance to the vaccine threatens to reintroduce this killer of children to our communities. By Brad Sylvester | Published 7/10/2008
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The Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve was created by the Mexican Government in 1986 to protect the winter habitat of the Monarch Butterfly. The Reserve is the beginning and end of a four generation annual migration for the Monarch Butterfly. By Brad Sylvester | Published 7/10/2008
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Serrano peppers, jalapeno peppers have been added to the red round tomato, red plum tomato, and Roma tomato as potential sources of the current Salmonella outbreak by the FDA. By Brad Sylvester | Published 7/10/2008
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The Joggins Fossil Cliffs offer a unique and nearly complete view of the Coal Age, 300 million years in the past. UNESCO has now recognized them as an important World Natural Heritage Site. By Brad Sylvester | Published 7/10/2008
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A new study released by Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center suggests that eating farm-raised Tilapia is as bad for your heart as eating bacon. It is nearly devoid of Healthy Omega 3 fatty acids, but it contains high levels of inflammatory arachidonic acid. By Brad Sylvester | Published 7/9/2008
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Supercar Life offers average people the chance to drive high performance race cars on a professional race track. The day includes classroom and behind the wheel instruction from professional race car drivers. By Brad Sylvester | Published 7/9/2008
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In introducing Google's new Lively virtual rooms, Google hopes to replace ordinary chat rooms with a much richer, more Lively experience. By Brad Sylvester | Published 7/9/2008
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Microsoft's DNS security update kb951748 prevents computers from reaching the internet if the computer is also using a popular firewall product called Zone Alarms on the high security setting. By Brad Sylvester | Published 7/9/2008
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A study recently released by a World Health Organiztion research consortium at Harvard Medical School finds workers with ADHD give employers 22 fewer days of productivity than other workers each year and suggests companies step up screening and intervention. By Brad Sylvester | Published 7/8/2008
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The practice of entomophagy or the eating of insects, has been practiced by humans throughout history and is only slightly less popular today. By Brad Sylvester | Published 7/8/2008
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Japanese beetle grubs can destroy your lawn. The adult Japanese Beetles can destroy your vegetable and flower gardens. The Spectracide Bag-A-Bug is a safe, effective way to control this non-native, invasive species. By Brad Sylvester | Published 7/8/2008
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My son's surprisingly original answer to the question, If you could trade places with any celebrity, living or dead, who would it be, and why? By Brad Sylvester | Published 7/8/2008
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While many Japanese anime copyright holders once overlooked the availability of free fansub downloads, American licensees see the continuing availailabity of these downloads as a threat. Despite that, many free fansub download sites such as those listed here still exist. By Brad Sylvester | Published 7/7/2008
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One headline tells us that vitamin D offers no reduction in death from cancer while another from the same news agency declares that taking vitamin D could mean fewer cancers. Sorting through the real information to make an informed decision. By Brad Sylvester | Published 7/6/2008
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A consumer electronics industry professional takes a look at the best options to help a big screen television virtually disappear into your living room's existing decor. By Brad Sylvester | Published 6/30/2008
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Human clinical trials are now begiining for Leukocyte InFusion Therapy (LIFT) which has proven to prevent and cure even the most aggressive malignant cancers in mice. By Brad Sylvester | Published 6/29/2008
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In several independant studies, medical researchers have found effective treatments that prevent and even reverse skin aging. Reducing wrinkles and making skin less susceptible to injury is now a scientifically proven possibility. By Brad Sylvester | Published 6/25/2008
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Every once in a while I find myself running out of steam. Maybe I'm struggling with some seemingly insurmountable obstacle that stands defiantly between me and my goal. By Brad Sylvester | Published 6/24/2008
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The propagation of racist comments and attitudes causes real damage to real people. ABC must accept responsiblity for their decision to hire Don Imus with his known track record. Now they will show America whether they support his statements with their next move. By Brad Sylvester | Published 6/23/2008
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Don Imus linked Adam "Pacman" Jones' troubles with the law to his race in an on-air discussion with side-kick Warner Wolf on Monday bringing down a new firestorm on himslef and upon ABC radio for hiring him after his previous "nappy-headed hos" comment while on CBS radio. By Brad Sylvester | Published 6/23/2008
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For a non-fiction writer access to accurate and timely information is the key to success. By using corporate press releases, writers get not only information about a specific event or product, but also may find contacts within the company. By Brad Sylvester | Published 6/23/2008
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Instructions and motivation for husbands to clean the kitchen sink properly. By Brad Sylvester | Published 6/21/2008
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Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton will appear together at a campaing event to promote party unity adn focus their supporters on the real opponent, John McCain. By Brad Sylvester | Published 6/21/2008
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Three simple questions to ask when choosing plants for your eco-friendly landscape. By Brad Sylvester | Published 6/21/2008
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An closer look at the claims of Dr. Siegal's Hollywood Cookie Diet which he claims to have developed by experimenting on family and friends and a real scientific study of appetite suppression. By Brad Sylvester | Published 6/20/2008
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A few simple things you can do to make your landscape as green and eco-friendly as it can be. By Brad Sylvester | Published 6/19/2008
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Dr. Perry Samson, a professor in the Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Sciences at The University of Michigan, has launched tornadopaths.org, a new website showing daily tornado activity throughout the US in near real time. By Brad Sylvester | Published 6/17/2008
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The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recommends a few simple tips to avoid being one of the 210,000 lawn mower related injuries they saw last year. By Brad Sylvester | Published 6/17/2008
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Dr. Paul Worsey, professor of mining engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, runs a hands-on Explosives Camp for high school students. By Brad Sylvester | Published 6/16/2008
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By hiding from the body's immune system, Salmonella has time to grow and spread withiin the body according to a research team at the University of Rochester Medical School. By Brad Sylvester | Published 6/15/2008
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As the source of the salmonella contaminated tomatoes remains unknown, rumors begin to fly. Here are the facts as we know them today. By Brad Sylvester | Published 6/14/2008
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Scientists say there's a simple, fun way to help our kids form a lifelong habit of eating plenty of fruits and vegetables. By Brad Sylvester | Published 6/13/2008
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the Fox Network's E.D. Hill offered an apology for the way that some people interpreted her comment about Barak Obama's "terrorist fist jab". Surely the "fair and balanced" network personality didn't mean that she, herself was linking him to terrorists. By Brad Sylvester | Published 6/11/2008
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A review of the Iron Man movie. By Brad Sylvester | Published 6/11/2008
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Healthy diets start with a healthy breakfast. This fat free recipe can be prepared in two minutes or less, and is filling enough to easily keep you satisfied until lunch. By Brad Sylvester | Published 6/10/2008
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A review of the premiere episode of Nashville Star's season 6 which has moved to NBC from its prior home on the USA Network. By Brad Sylvester | Published 6/9/2008
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The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett is his masterwork. Offering a rich look into the daily life of the Medieval world, Follet's The Pillars of The Earth is woven like a tapestry of words. Follett's work is as educational as it is entertaining and is a must-read. By Brad Sylvester | Published 6/9/2008
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The FDA has issued an updated warning advising consumers not to eat raw red tomatoes, raw red plum tomatoes, or raw red Roma tomatoes as these types may be responsible for the current outbreak of Salmonella serotype Saintpaul. By Brad Sylvester | Published 6/9/2008
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Using data obtained from nearly 3000 families, researchers at Ohio State University, University of Oklahoma, and the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill found no correlation between intelligence and birth order once other factors had been taken into consideration. By Brad Sylvester | Published 6/8/2008
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A vicious brawl erupted in what may have been the strangest game of the baseball year. The game featured a brawl between the two teams in the second inning, a near fight between teammates Kevin Youkilis and Manny Ramirez, and injuries to two Red Sox players. By Brad Sylvester | Published 6/6/2008
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The Seacoast Science Center and Odiorne Point State Park offer a range of experiences including a sandy beach, secluded woodland hiking trails, World War II fortifications, Colonial American History, tide pools, ocean science lessons, and more. By Brad Sylvester | Published 6/2/2008
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Simple step by step directions on how to compost your kitchen and yard waste and use it to enrich your soil. The article tells how to avoid common problems and achieve successful composting. By Brad Sylvester | Published 6/2/2008
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When most people think of cloning, they think laboratories, bio-hazards, and maybe even one of the "Star Wars" movie sequels. By Brad Sylvester | Published 6/2/2008
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Asparagus is one of the lowest effort vegetables there is. It is also one of the healthiest vegetables for your dinner table. This article tells you all about it - from planting to harvest and includes nutritional information as well. By Brad Sylvester | Published 5/30/2008
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The aphid is a common garden pest that can damage your plants. This article will help you identify this bug and protect your vegetable garden from damage. By Brad Sylvester | Published 5/30/2008
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In order to avoid arguments, here are the accepted standard backyard rules for horseshoes with some horseshoe etiquette tips thrown in for good measure. By Brad Sylvester | Published 5/30/2008
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This recipe for marinade for beef is easy to make and will transform your grilled beef into a unique treat for you and your holiday guests. By Brad Sylvester | Published 5/29/2008
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