Republican Rep. Aaron Schock has already been named the “hottest freshman” in Congress —and now Men’s Health declares that he’s also the fittest. The Congressman from Illinois flaunts his abs on the magazine’s June cover, and can brag that he’s the first politician to appear shirtless in the mag—though…
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Actress Alicia Silverstone and husband Christopher Jarecki welcomed their first child on May 5, just in time for Mother’s Day. On Monday, the 34-year-old actress announced on her blog that she had named her son Bear Blu Jarecki, a decision that will undoubtedly lengthen the ever-growing list of unorthodox celebrity baby names. Silverstone married Jarecki
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Lakers center Andrew Bynum has apologized profusely for his flagrant foul on Dallas guard JJ Barea during Los Angeles’ final playoff game. In a news conference Tuesday, Bynum said he expects to be suspended to start next season. (May 10)
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Lakers center Andrew Bynum has apologized profusely for his flagrant foul on Dallas guard JJ Barea during Los Angeles’ final playoff game. In a news conference Tuesday, Bynum said he expects to be suspended to start next season. (May 10)
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President Barack Obama visits the US-Mexico border to talk about immigration overhaul and the need for Congress to “finish the work we started”. (May 10)
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President Barack Obama visits the US-Mexico border to talk about immigration overhaul and the need for Congress to “finish the work we started”. (May 10)
Continue reading …Google’s Prediction API lets Fords learn all about you, tell you where to go
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Earlier today, Google revealed plans to make our abodes more efficient and user friendly through Android automation , and it turns out they’re helping Ford to do the same for our automobiles. You see, our driving habits affect the gas mileage we get, and if our cars could predict our preferred travel patterns they could optimize powertrain performance to max out our MPGs. That’s why the Blue Oval Boys plan to use Google’s Prediction API to learn our driving habits and combine that data with real time traffic info to make its cars increasingly efficient. The system isn’t yet ready for showrooms, as there is work to be done securing the personal data and location awareness information, but hopefully it won’t be long before every new Ford can help us get from here to there with minimal fuel consumption. Here’s hoping William Daniels is the one doling out the directions. Gallery: Google and Ford Prediction API Continue reading Google’s Prediction API lets Fords learn all about you, tell you where to go Google’s Prediction API lets Fords learn all about you, tell you where to go originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 May 2011 19:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …In all of San Francisco’s 47.6 square miles, you won’t find a single domestic new car dealership. The last one, San Francisco Ford Lincoln Mercury, closed 10 days ago with no warning, the Chronicle reports. “It’s a tough market. Imports have a much bigger share in San Francisco,” says…
Continue reading …They’re seeking dry land, too. And that could mean inside your house. They typically coexist peacefully with residents, far away from their neighborhoods and subdivisions. But the rising waters are pushing wildlife to higher ground, leading animals – deer, snakes and even alligators – to seek shelter in city centers across the South. PHOTOS: See
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Jenny Craig bested both Slim Fast 3-2-1 and Weight Watchers in the latest battle in the diet wars. The new diet ratings, released by Consumer Reports Health, gave six popular diets a score based on their overall effect on weight loss, adherence, and how well they followed the 2010 U.S. dietary guidelines for Americans.
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