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Tuesday, January 10, 2012

CDC: Millions of Americans are Binge Drinkers

By Carrie Gann | ABC News Blogs: America has a binge drinking problem, according to a new government report. More than 38 million U.S. adults binge drink an average of four times each month, according to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency notes that the... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Mayan Calendar Predicts Doomsday in 2012. Or Not

By NED POTTER | Good Morning America: It sure is a good thing that the Mayan calendar says the world is going to end this year -- because at least, after the apocalypse comes on Dec. 21, you won't have to read another word about it. Or maybe you will. The beginning of 2012 has brought a new flurry... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Where are Mr or Mrs right? Matrimony suffers slump, report shows

By Kari Huus, msnbc.com senior reporter Is it a hiccup or a long-term bear market for marriage? A new report shows that the share of American adults who are married dropped to a record low in 2009-2010 — to just a smidgen over half of population 18 and older. And the age at which Americans first tie... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, December 8, 2011

China’s ‘Gay’ Penguins Adopt

By Christina Ng | ABC News Blogs A popular "gay" penguin couple in China has been given a newly hatched chick to care for. The male penguins were given the hatchling because a female penguin was struggling after giving birth to twins, which is rare for penguins, according to the U.K.'s Metro. "It's... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, December 4, 2011

National Commemoration of World AIDS Day, Addis Ababa - 1 December 2011

1 December 2011 Jan Beagle UNAIDS, Deputy Executive Director, Management and External Relations Assistant-Secretary-General of the United Nations Your Excellency President of the Republic, Mayor, Honorable Minister, Director General HAPCO, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a tremendous... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Man Claims 140-Zear-Old Photo Proves Nicolas Cage Is A Vampire

Buzz: Jack Mord is asking for $1million for a photo of a man, believed to have lived in Tennessee around the time of the American Civil War, who has a resemblance to the Hollywood star. Mr Mord, a dealer in antique images, believes the photo is of Nicolas Cage himself and proves the actor is a... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Why I Cheated on My Husband

By Colleen Oakley: The first question that comes to mind when a spouse cheats is: Why? A recent study by the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, attempted to answer that question and found that the reasons behind infidelity differ greatly between the sexes. For men, it’s typically about the... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, October 20, 2011

20 unusual uses for vinegar

By Stephanie Rogers, EcoSalon: Chances are you’ve got a big bottle of vinegar in your pantry right now that you only use it as a condiment. Prized for thousands of years, this fermented liquid was discovered by accident when products like wine, beer, and cider spoiled, turning them sour. But did you... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, October 10, 2011

6 myths about freezing food

By Hilary Meyer, Associate Food Editor, EatingWell Magazine Last week I went to town on my freezer, throwing out all kinds of frozen packages from vegetables to meat to leftovers. I filled my 13-gallon trash can, then promptly walked it out to the dumpster for collection. I felt incredibly guilty... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, September 30, 2011

'Til 2013 do us part? Mexico mulls 2-year marriage

By Alex Leff | Reuter s MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico City lawmakers want to help newlyweds avoid the hassle of divorce by giving them an easy exit strategy: temporary marriage licenses. Leftists in the city's assembly -- who have already riled conservatives by legalizing gay marriage -- proposed a... Sign in to see full entry.

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