Despite its popularity as a natural remedy for treating the common cold, a new study suggests echinacea does not substantially reduce the severity or duration of the common cold.
Continue reading …CBS ‘Early Show’ Touts Obama’s ‘Big Win;’ Claims He’s ‘The Comeback Kid’
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On Saturday's Early Show fill-in co-host Russ Mitchell saw passage of the tax deal as a possible “turning point for Mr. Obama's presidency” and speculated that it was “perhaps setting the stage for another victory as the Senate takes up the repeal of the 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' law.” In the report that followed, correspondent Whit Johnson declared that with the deal “President Obama could finally declare victory.” The headline on screen read: “The President's Big Win; More Success Before The Holiday Break?” Johnson explained “that after months of debate, they [Democrats] finally have the votes to repeal 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell.'” In a report on Sunday Morning , Johnson touted the eventual repeal of the policy on Saturday as a “major victory” for Democrats.
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There’s no shortage of iPhone navigation apps out there, but we can’t say we’ve seen too many that come with 1.6GB of offline map data — especially for free. That’s the hook for NavFree USA, which just went live in the App Store — sure, it also has some interesting social features like crowdsourced map updates and navigating to friends, and you can buy add-ons like traffic and speed camera info, but we think most people will use the free turn-by-turn and call it a day. That is, until Apple builds navigation directly into the OS . PR after the break. Continue reading NavFree launches free US iPhone navigation app with offline map data NavFree launches free US iPhone navigation app with offline map data originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Dec 2010 18:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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A storm pounding California with record rain forced authorities Monday to order the evacuation of thousands. Residents of La Canada Flintridge were among those keeping a wary eye on the rain. (Dec. 20)
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Some members of the U.S. Senate are dragging their feet and kvetching about wording issues in the latest American-Russian disarmament pact, the START treaty, as they prepare to vote for its ratification. In response, they have received a clear message from Moscow: The terms of the treaty are no longer negotiable.
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Tuesday, December 21, 2010 – Powered by –> Qassim Abdul-Zahra Associated Press BAGHDAD: Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki overcame last-minute bickering within his fragile coalition and submitted his new cabinet Monday, clearing a key hurdle to seating a government more than nine months after elections. But nearly one-third of the nominees were only acting ministers, an attempt to buy time to work out disagreements with a key part of Maliki’s coalition – the hardline Shiite faction loyal to anti-American cleric Muqtada al-Sadr. Parliament was expected to vote on the list of 42 ministers and other top government posts as early as Tuesday,…
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US official persuades Pyongyang to allow return of UN nuclear inspectors Tuesday, December 21, 2010 – Powered by –> Kim Do-gyun Reuters YEONPYEONG, South Korea: North Korea said it would not react to “reckless” military drills by the South Monday, despite an earlier threat to retaliate, and CNN reported that Pyongyang had agreed to the return of nuclear inspectors. Air-raid bunkers on the South Korean island of Yeonpyeong shook during the live-fire artillery exercise, which went on for just over 90 minutes, but the North Korean guns that had shelled the island after a similar drill last month stayed silent. “The revolutionary armed forces of the…
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The self-published author who gained national attention last month by selling his “Pedophile’s Guide to Love and Pleasure” on Amazon has been arrested on obscenity charges. Authorities are concerned that the book advocates illegal behavior, a familiar challenge to free speech protections. Reuters: “The book contains two graphic stories depicting an adult engaged in sex acts with children,” according to a statement from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office in Florida. “The book also defends, advocates, and trains adults regarding illegal sex acts between adults and children.” Greaves was booked into the Pueblo County [Colorado] jail and is being held on a $15,000 bond while awaiting extradition to Florida, said Laurie Kilpatrick, spokeswoman for the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office. Read more Related Entries December 20, 2010 Bitter Memories of War on the Way to Jail December 16, 2010 2010: The Year’s Best Books
Continue reading …European Nissan Leaf gets always-on connection, lets you turn up the AC wirelessly
December 20, 2010 No Comment
We’ve already marveled at the Chevy Volt ‘s ability to let you turn up the AC while it’s still plugged in to the A/C, courtesy of its OnStar app. Now we can confirm the European model of Nissan’s Leaf is getting the same sort of functionality, and it’s said to be standard — no monthly fees like you’ll be stuck with on the Volt. We’re still not sure who’s providing the wireless connectivity in the US, but abroad it comes courtesy of Telenor Connexion , which will enable a mobile phone or PC to access the Carwings Data Center remotely, to check charging status and modify the car’s climate controls. In an EV the car’s heating and cooling can be two of the biggest sinks for the onboard battery packs, so this ability to get the car up or down to temp while it’s still plugged in could help you spend more kW driving and less on acclimatizing. Continue reading European Nissan Leaf gets always-on connection, lets you turn up the AC wirelessly European Nissan Leaf gets always-on connection, lets you turn up the AC wirelessly originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Dec 2010 18:13:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …An animated map of red versus blue in the lower 48. Of note is the overwhelming blue during FDR’s years in office and the explosion of red in the South during the civil rights victories. h/t Carl in the Morning via Harriet M. Open thread below….
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