Don't get burned: Truth about tanning exposed

You ditched the baby oil with iodine ions ago, but you still have some burning questions about less-obvious sun no-no's. Now that spring is here and everyone's exposure time is likely to increase, get updated on the latest sun sense:

Tanning beds: Safer than sun? No. Exposure to ultraviolet radiation damages your skin whether the exposure comes from tanning beds or natural sunlight.

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Highland Games

The Games are over for now and they were great.

Yesterday was hot and dry, today was cool and a slight drizzle.

Now the recovery begins ...

Grillin' and Chillin'

Time to break out the grill!

What you need
1 whole head garlic
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil
1 tablespoon snipped fresh rosemary
2 12-ounce boneless New York Strip steaks, cut 1 inch thick

How to do it
1. Tear off a 24x18-inch piece of heavy foil. Fold in half crosswise. Trim to make a 12-inch square. Remove the papery outer layers from garlic head. Cut off and discard about 1/2 inch from top of garlic head to expose the garlic cloves. Place garlic head in center of foil. Bring the foil up around the garlic on all sides, forming a cup. Drizzle garlic with oil; sprinkle with basil and rosemary. Twist the ends of the foil to completely enclose the garlic in the foil.

2. Grill steaks and packet of garlic on an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 7 minutes. Turn steaks; grill for 5 to 8 minutes more or until desired doneness (160 degrees F for medium doneness). Place steaks on serving platter. Open packet of garlic. Drizzle oil from packet over steak. Lift the softened cloves of garlic from head; spread over steak. Season with pepper, if desired. Cut steak into serving-size pieces. Makes 4 servings.

3. To grill by indirect heat: Arrange preheated coals around a drip pan in a covered grill. Test for medium heat above pan. Place steaks and garlic packet on grill over drip pan. Cover and grill for 18 to 24 minutes or until desired doneness (160 degrees F for medium doneness), turning steaks once.

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The Kingsmen

Schmidt hears gay-wedding bells in repugican's future

Steve Schmidt, the repugican moron who managed John McPain's presidential campaign, called upon his party Saturday to move to Barack Obama's left by fully supporting gay marriage.

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Like that is gong to go over well with the troglodyte hordes.

Jackie Chan: Chinese people need to be controlled

Action star Jackie Chan said Saturday he's not sure if a free society is a good thing for China and that he's starting to think "we Chinese need to be controlled." Chan's comments drew applause from a predominantly Chinese audience of business leaders in China's southern island province of Hainan.

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Will Susan Boyle Videos Go Pandemic?

Susan Boyle.
If you haven't been under a rock for the last week you know who she is.
She exploded on the scene this week when she appeared on Britain's Got Talent, and despite being judged by her cover, simply wowed the audience and the judges.

The videos of her are so popular, they're pandemic. Can Susan Boyle become the biggest YouTube hit ever?

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An energized Paul McCartney opens Coachella fest

Energized by the desert air and memory of his late wife, a playful and passionate Paul McCartney riffed on "Foxy Lady," led an after-midnight "Hey Jude" singalong and dedicated songs to his former bandmates at the Coachella music festival that kicked off Friday.

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Do 'vicious' dogs learn from their owners?

Are you right to trust your instincts if you cross the street when you encounter a snarling pit bull with an equally forbidding owner?

A new study suggests that the owners of so-called "vicious" dogs commit more crimes than those who do not own such a dog.

'Vicious' dog owners?

Key role of forests 'may be lost'

From BBC-Science:

Key role of forests 'may be lost'

The ability of forests to act as massive carbon sinks is under threat as a result of climate change stress, scientists warn.

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Shocking Blue

Marine held for bomb making materials

A US Marine on his was to Charlotte, has been arrested in Boston after a gun and bomb making materials were found in his bag.

Corporal Justin Reed of Jacksonville, N.C. was detained at Boston’s Logan International Airport after airport screeners discovered a gun, bomb-making materials, and ammunition in his checked baggage.

Reed had flown in from Las Vegas and was making a connecting flight to Charlotte.

Reed has been charged with possession of an infernal machine and possession of a concealed weapon in a secure area of an airport.

Reed is currently being held on $50,000 bond.

Easy home repairs you shouldn't put off

These inexpensive fixes from air filters to caulking could save you from costly repair bills down the road.

Easy home repairs

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• When to turn off lights for best savings
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The Force in Strong in Strathclyde Police

Despite what you might think, or hope, this is no joke.
Britain's version of the Freedom of Information Act, along with a publication called Jane's Police Review has revealed that eight members of the Strathclyde police, Scotland's largest force, are members of The Jedi Church.

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ATM Stole Your Money? What Now?

Mr. Mao, a janitor in Shenzhen China, inserted 7,000 yuan (around $1,000) of hard earned money into an ATM, but the machine spit out his card and displayed an “Out of Order” error.

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Obama gets surprise gift by Chavez

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See Venezuela's Hugo Chavez catch president Obama off guard and give him a book.

Obama gets surprise gift by Chavez

Warships, helicopters hunt down pirates

NATO ships pursued Somali pirates for seven hours in a high-speed chase after they attached a Norwegian tanker.

Warships, helicopters hunt down pirates

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Daily Horoscope

Today's horoscope says:

Things are going to start getting exciting!

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