A new scientific study produced genetic evidence supporting a theory that Christopher Columbus and his crew brought syphilis back to Europe with them from the "New World". The recent evidence came from skeletal remains found both in the New World and the Old World...easy to see because syphilis
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01/16/2008
Births have been down in most wealthy industrialized nations, but the USA seems to be bucking that trend.Recent reports show about 4.3 million births in 2006, creating a 'baby boomlet' with the highest number of births in 45 years. Research goes back 99 years to 1909 and 2006 was the highest yea
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01/16/2008
There is a tradition in Southern California of "Whale Watching" from December thru February each year. It's a joy to watch these gentle giants as they move southbound along the California coast on their way to Baja Mexico, their traditional breeding grounds.Naturalists are puzzled that only 98 g
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01/16/2008
I'll be first to say that I'm not convinced of global warming and am considering all possibilities including normal long term weather cycles/patterns for the pronounced warming trend over the past 2 decades.But I am strongly in favor of California being the site of scientific studies on this topi
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01/15/2008
Well, my friends working in ski areas are having a great time this year.The nation's ski resorts are enjoying fabulous snow conditions. Taos reports a 60-inch base, Wolf Creek, CO has 115 inches and our friends north of the border? Yep, Whistler, B.C. has over 11 feet.Vail, CO boasts improved l
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01/14/2008
Las Vegas isn't paying any attention to reports of a slowing economy. In fact, they have a very busy year in store for 2008 and beyond...Go figure!Expected casino openings this year in America's adult playground include Cosmopolitan, Cannery East and Aliante Station as well as the long awaited d
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01/14/2008
People are taking sides already on an issue that the FDA is poised to clear very soon.That is...clearing cloned livestock for human consumption. This issue has been under study by FDA for 6 years and while many consumer groups still oppose it, an FDA declaration that cloned animal products are s
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01/14/2008
Last week, I spent $1,394 on some car repairs for my kid. That was no big deal for my mechanic shop but it was a stinger for me! Especially when I learned that for the same amount of money I could buy 1/2 of a car!Yes, India has released their new Tata Motors "Nano" which is a 4 door car that s
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01/14/2008
Those of you old enough will remember the great and classic routine from comedian George Carlin about "Our Stuff" and "How we keep needing bigger things to put our stuff in". That still rings so true, especially after the holidays when you are putting everything (plus a few additions) away. The
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01/14/2008
As if things aren't tough enough...Friday was the official start to the 2007 tax reporting season. Yes, that dreaded day has arrived. Taxpayers who file their return electronically can begin sending in those files. The IRS encouraged taxpayers to file electronically, either through tax prepare
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01/14/2008
