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At least 147 dead in Madrid jet crash
 A Spanair jetliner bound for the Canary Islands crashed on takeoff at Madrid's airport Wednesday, and a Spanish emergency rescue official said 147 people were killed.
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Energy costs cut two ways in Colo.
 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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U.S., 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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Ex-Dem Lieberman to speak at RNC
 A Republican official tells The Associated Press that Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman will be speaking at the Republican National Convention.
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Russians dig in deep within Georgia
 Russian forces on Wednesday built a sentry post just 30 miles from the Georgian capital, appearing to dig in to positions deep inside Georgia despite pledges to pull back.
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Bush offers strong support for Georgia
In a speech to veterans of foreign wars Wednesday, President Bush offered strong support for Georgia, condemning Russia's brutal crackdown in the former Soviet republic.
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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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NYC mayor wants wind power
 New York's Mayor Michael Bloomberg is proposing putting windmills on city bridges and rooftops as part of an ambitious push for renewable energy.
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Fay lingers on Florida's coast
 Tropical Storm Fay meandered north along the Florida Atlantic coast Wednesday but did not immediately head out over the ocean, lessening the chances it will gain strength and become a hurricane.
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U.S. pilot sues to get off terror watch list
A commercial airline pilot and convert to Islam who says his name is on the U.S. government's secret terrorist watch list has filed a federal lawsuit against the Homeland Security Department.
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Many dead in Madrid plane crash
At least 100 people are killed and many others are injured as a Spanair passenger plane swerves off a runway during take-off at Madrid's Barajas airport, regional officials tell the BBC.
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Bush sees post-Katrina progress
President Bush heads to New Orleans, saying much remains to be done but there are signs of progress three years on from Katrina.
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Storm poses new threat to Florida
Tropical storm Fay continues to blow north over Florida towards Georgia, bringing heavy downpours.
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Glitter catches Hong Kong flight
Convicted paedophile and former pop star Gary Glitter flies to Hong Kong from Bangkok after refusing to return to the UK.
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Row in Nigeria over Obama money
A Nigerian group backing Barack Obama for US president says money it raised was not meant for his campaign.
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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 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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