Technical issues

We were wondering if anyone else is having 'issues' with technorati right about now?
It seems they are experiencing some difficulties with their system(s).

One day we had and 'authority' of such and such and a ranking in the low 400,000s - the next, we had another (lower) 'authority' and a ranking nearer the 500,000 mark - then zero 'authority' and no ranking and no blogs claimed.
When we tried to claim (or reclaim in this case) this blog they said the blog was already claimed and to view the blog's page (and when you try you get the blog not found message).

Just curious - anyone else having this occur?

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Joe the plumber quitting the GOP?
That's like the Grateful Dead losing stoners.

~ Bill Maher

Another Montauk Monster Found?

The "Montauk Monster" was an unidentified creature whose carcass allegedly washed ashore on a beach near the Montauk, New York business district in July 2008.
New reports are that another, similar carcass has washed ashore, and now conspiracy theorists are pointing the finger at the Plum Island Animal Disease Center.

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Man saves kangaroo drowning in shark-infested waters

This is too, cool!

An Australian man has saved a kangaroo from drowning in shark-infested waters by using his surfboard to rescue the exhausted animal.

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Mom accused of using child to block Taser

You know it had to be in Missouri didn't you?!

Police said a northeast Missouri mother used her 1-year-old child to shield a man from a Taser during a confrontation with officers.

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'Slumdog' actor suddenly homeless

Authorities demolish the shanty home of a "Slumdog Millionaire" child star, forcing him into the streets.

9-year-old 'Slumdog' actor suddenly homeless

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• 'Slumdog' co-stars dating

College student charged with growing pot in dorm

What ever happened to the good ole days of moonshine stills in the dorms?

Police said a Unity College student who failed to do a thorough cleaning of her dorm room before leaving campus faces criminal charges after security guards found several marijuana plants growing there.

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Cocaine and LSD found in air of Spanish cities

Well, that explains Dali, then.

Spanish scientists have discovered traces of cocaine and LSD in the air in the cities of Madrid and Barcelona.

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Phone 'confiscated' at White House briefing

Press Secretary Robert Gibbs deals with two reporters' ill-timed phone calls as the rest of the press corps doubles up with laughter.

See phone 'confiscated' at White House briefing

Also:

• Gibbs: 9/11 is not comedy
• Obama near Supreme Court pick?

Can these dangerous items be recycled?

Environmental foes such as house paint, motor oil, medication, and cleaning products can be disposed of safely if you know how.

Can these dangerous items be recycled?

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• 5 things you should never recycle
• Easy steps to stopping junk mail

Homeowner insurance tips

Most homeowners don't realize there's an issue with their insurance until they file a major claim. Find out how to make sure you have the coverage you need.

8 crucial homeowner insurance tips

Also:

• Better to buy or rent a home?
• Foreclosures at record high

Social Security shortfall

Baby boomers' retirement may be fine, but younger generations stand to lose out.

Who's safe and at risk

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• 10 major retirement risks
• Calculator: How much to save?

Violent tornadoes caught on tape

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Storm chasers head into a cluster of twisters to film the impact and the aftermath.

Violent tornadoes

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• Texas funnel cloud captured
• Deadly storms hit Midwest

Women switched at birth share emotional journey

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After 56 years of suspicions, a startling discovery delivered the truth to Kay Rene Reed Qualls and DeeAnn Angell Shafer.

Women switched at birth share emotional journey

Welcome New Readers

Carolina Naturally wants to welcome our newest readers in our newest country:

Netherlands Antilles

Our 168th Country

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Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped.

~ Elbert Hubbard

Obama shrugs off university's snub

In his commencement address at Arizona State, the president worked the controversy into laughs and a lesson.

Obama shrugs off university's snub

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• Notre Dame students plan protest
• Famous commencement speeches

How to tell when someone is lying

Well, the crossed fingers usually are a pretty good clue ...
Certain clues and behaviors can tip you off when someone is stretching the truth.

How to tell when someone is lying

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• Search: How to beat a lie detector
• Camera could detect lies

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Daily Horoscope

Today's horoscope says:

Take a closer look at that new project someone is so excited for you to become a part of -- they've left out quite a few details in their sales pitch. If you are wary of this new scheme, you'd better speak up, no matter how you think they might react to your skepticism. Use your tact and charm to get them to reevaluate their plan. They need a dose of reality, and you are just the person to give it to them.
They trust you and value your opinions.

You got it.