Family gives up on small-town life
A Miami family plans to leave the North Dakota town that drew them in with cash and free land.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Burma sentences four activists as UN envoy visits
The four women were arrested last October after being accused of offering Buddhist monks alms that included religious literature, said Nyan Win, spokesman for the opposition party headed by detained Nobel Peace prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi.
TSA forces traveling policeman to remove his disabled four-year-old son's leg-braces
In yet another story of the TSA's incompetence:
Philadelphia TSA screeners forced the developmentally delayed, four-year-old son of a Camden, PA police officer to remove his leg-braces and wobble through a checkpoint, despite the fact that their procedure calls for such a case to be handled through a swabbing in a private room. When the police officer complained, the supervising TSA screener turned around and walked away. Then a Philadelphia police officer asked what was wrong and "suggested he calm down and enjoy his vacation."
Ryan was taking his first flight, to Walt Disney World, for his fourth birthday.
The boy is developmentally delayed, one of the effects of being born 16 weeks prematurely. His ankles are malformed and his legs have low muscle tone. In March he was just starting to walk...
The screener told them to take off the boy's braces.
The Thomases were dumbfounded. "I told them he can't walk without them on his own," Bob Thomas said.
"He said, 'He'll need to take them off.' "
Ryan's mother offered to walk him through the detector after they removed the braces, which are custom-made of metal and hardened plastic.
No, the screener replied. The boy had to walk on his own.
Lack of fog hurting Redwoods
The California coast has seen fewer foggy days in the last century, threatening the health of the region’s majestic redwood trees.
Over the last century, new research suggests the average daily fog has decreased more than three hours, causing the coast redwoods to lose more water in the dry summer season, leaving them more susceptible to drought.
“Redwoods are an iconic species and we all love them, but I think it’s important to note that lots and lots of species depend on fog,” said climate scientist Phil Duffy of climate central in Palo Alto, California, who was not involved in the study. “So if you really do increase or decrease the fog, then that will have effects on whole entire ecosystems in these coastal hills.”
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Today is ...
Today is Tuesday, February 16, the 47th day of 2010.
There are 318 days left in the year.
Today In History February 16
Today's unusual holidays and celebrations are:
Paczki Day,
Do A Grouch A Favor Day
and
Mardi gras
There are 318 days left in the year.
Today In History February 16
Today's unusual holidays and celebrations are:
Paczki Day,
Do A Grouch A Favor Day
and
Mardi gras
Our Readers
Some of our readers today have been in:
Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt
London, England, United Kingdom
Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
Richmond, Victoria, Australia
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Paris, Ile-De-France, France
Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Craiova, Dolj, Romania
Santiago, Region Metropolitana, Chile
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Dresden, Sachsen, Germany
Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt
London, England, United Kingdom
Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
Richmond, Victoria, Australia
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Paris, Ile-De-France, France
Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Craiova, Dolj, Romania
Santiago, Region Metropolitana, Chile
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Dresden, Sachsen, Germany
Daily Horoscope
Today's horoscope says:
They'll sit down across from you, or stand right there in front of you, cross their arms and look you straight in the eye.
Then they'll ask if you'd please share your opinion of the current situation with them -- one-on-one -- as a favor and in confidence.
Try not to be rude.
You were already getting ready to let the world know your take, but it wouldn't hurt to let them think they were responsible for the big revelation.
Oh goodie!
They'll sit down across from you, or stand right there in front of you, cross their arms and look you straight in the eye.
Then they'll ask if you'd please share your opinion of the current situation with them -- one-on-one -- as a favor and in confidence.
Try not to be rude.
You were already getting ready to let the world know your take, but it wouldn't hurt to let them think they were responsible for the big revelation.
Oh goodie!
Monday, February 15, 2010
Far Right British party allows non-whites
The British National Party today said they would allow non-whites to become members.
Full Story
Yeah, Riiiight!
Full Story
Yeah, Riiiight!
Second-ranking Taliban leader captured
A big time player in the Taliban, who was also close to bin Laden, is now in custody:
The Taliban’s top military commander was captured several days ago in Karachi, Pakistan, in a secret joint operation by Pakistani and American intelligence forces, according to American government officials.
The commander, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, is an Afghan described by American officials as the most significant Taliban figure to be detained since the American-led war in Afghanistan started more than eight years ago. He ranks second in influence only to Mullah Muhammad Omar, the Taliban’s founder, and was a close associate of Osama bin Laden before the Sept. 11 attacks.
Mullah Baradar has been in Pakistani custody for several days, with American and Pakistani intelligence officials both taking part in interrogations, according to the officials.
What's stupefying is that this guy, like Bin Laden and Mullah Omar, have been on the loose since the U.S. invaded Afghanistan back in October of 2001. The war in Afghanistan will rate as one of the biggest failings of the failed junta of the shrub and the cabal.
The wingnuts who have been pitching a bitch about the Christmas Day bombing suspect never challenged the shrub to find the people who attacked the U.S. on September 11th. If the shrub had followed through in the war against Al Qaeda (instead of getting distracted by the war in Iraq and furthering inciting anti-American feelings), one wonders if there even could have been an attempted bombing on Christmas Day.
Death toll in Toyota recall case surges
Death toll in Toyota recall case surges
The number of deaths allegedly caused by Toyota's gas pedal issue jumps by over 50%.
Hottest temperature ever created
Hottest temperature ever created
Scientists use a 2.4-mile-long collider and gold ions to imitate the ultrahot creation of the universe.
The buzz behind Mardi Gras builds
The buzz behind Mardi Gras builds
We all know what Mardi Gras means — it's party time — but what exactly are we celebrating?
Seven simple dinners
Seven simple dinners
Get a warm and tasty dinner on the table with these easy menus for every day of the week.
Zebra Finches Rock
Ever wondered what kind of song birds would write if they were given access to electric guitars? Well, here's your chance.
French artist and composer Celeste Boursier-Mougenot has created a piece intended to make audiences reconsider how they perceive of sound and the natural world.
He outfitted an aviary compound with electric guitars, stocked it with zebra finches.
He outfitted an aviary compound with electric guitars, stocked it with zebra finches.
World's Biggest Wind Turbine Generates 10 MW And It Floats!
From Treehugger:
Photo courtesy of Trends Updates (this is not a picture of the actual turbine)
In an attempt to make offshore wind farms more profitable, Norway plans to build the world's largest turbine standing 533 feet tall with a rotor diameter of 475 feet. It will also be the most powerful by generating 10-megawatts to power over 2,000 homes, making it three times more powerful than current turbines.
"We are aiming to install it in 2011," said Enova's head of new technology, Kjell Olav Skoelsvik. The prototype will cost $67.5 million to build and Enova's committed to $23 million of it.
The power gain comes from reducing the weight and number of moving parts in the turbine--it uses a gear-less generator system.
Article continues: World's Biggest Wind Turbine Generates 10 MW And It Floats!
Frankincense: Could it be a cure for cancer?
But immunologist Mahmoud Suhail is hoping to open a new chapter in the history of frankincense.
Scientists have observed that there is some agent within frankincense which stops cancer spreading, and which induces cancerous cells to close themselves down. He is trying to find out what this is.“Cancer starts when the DNA code within the cell’s nucleus becomes corrupted,” he says. “It seems frankincense has a re-set function. It can tell the cell what the right DNA code should be.
“Frankincense separates the ‘brain’ of the cancerous cell – the nucleus – from the ‘body’ – the cytoplasm, and closes down the nucleus to stop it reproducing corrupted DNA codes.”
Working with frankincense could revolutionize the treatment of cancer. Currently, with chemotherapy, doctors blast the area around a tumor to kill the cancer, but that also kills healthy cells, and weakens the patient. Treatment with frankincense could eradicate the cancerous cells alone and let the others live.
Doug Fieger has died
Doug Fieger best known for The Knack's 'My Sharona' has passed following several bouts with cancer.
Though he was more than a 'one hit wonder' the rock anthem he co-wrote and sang at the height of the so called disco era which proved that rock was not going anywhere despite what some were saying at the time, in that disco would replace it was seminal.R.I.P. Doug
Science News
From BBC-Science:
 |  | Scientists confirm that a meteorite that crashed to Earth 40 years ago contains millions of different organic compounds. |
Teabaggers finally Google "Teabag"
"I was wondering why every time I told people I was a Teabagger they kind of started giggling," said Tracy Klugian, a Teabagger from Elyria, Ohio. "I should use the Google and see what this is all about."
After Mr. Klugian Googled the word "teabag," he was shocked by what he discovered and shared his info with the Teabaggers' leadership, who are now actively looking for a new name for the group.
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As the comedian Bill Engvall says ... "Here's your sign."
Cop News
In Cop News
Oregon police sergeant shoots and kills three, then himself
Iowa police officer arrested, charged in assault
Louisiana cop illegally used GPS to track high school coach who cut cop's son from baseball team
Missouri police chief involved in road rage incident
Kentucky deputy accused of misconduct
Oregon police sergeant shoots and kills three, then himself
Iowa police officer arrested, charged in assault
Louisiana cop illegally used GPS to track high school coach who cut cop's son from baseball team
Missouri police chief involved in road rage incident
Kentucky deputy accused of misconduct
Bill Maher on the Tea Baggers Pining for the 1950s
From Crooks and Liars:
Bill Maher from his comedy special ...But I'm Not Wrong on the Tea Bag protesters longing for the return of the 1950s in America when they say "they want their country back".
Bill Kristol Claims That repugicans Haven't Politicized National Security
In yet another case of self delusion:
Bill Kristol isn't happy that John Brennan accussed (accused nothing, he told the truth - and we all know how repugicans hate the truth) the repugicans of playing politics with national security so of course his response is to claim it's actually the Democrats playing politics and claim that the repugicans would never do that. His proof, they support the president on Iraq and Afghanistan. If I had a dollar for every time the Republicans played the terrorist fear mongering card for political gain I'd be a rich person. As David noted they've been playing this game since 9-11 and don't like that they're finally being called out for it.
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Thanks to the folks over at Crooks and Liars for bringing this to our attention.
The baptist child traffickers in Haiti get their tribalistic support
Right on cue ...
The arrest of ten baptists in Haiti for attempting to kidnap and deal in child trafficking brings out the usual wingnut defenders.
Glenn Greenwald documents the hypocrisy.
The arrest of ten baptists in Haiti for attempting to kidnap and deal in child trafficking brings out the usual wingnut defenders.
Glenn Greenwald documents the hypocrisy.
Alabama Shooter
Grieving relatives of three professors gunned down at a university faculty meeting questioned why their accused colleague was hired despite a dispute with a former boss who received a pipe bomb and the shooting death of her brother.
Amy Bishop is charged in the three deaths and the wounding of three other professors at a meeting Friday at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. She was vocal in her resentment over being denied tenure and the looming loss of her teaching post, though relatives and students said she had never suggested she might become violent.
Squirrel banned from riding rollercoaster
The rodent was said to be causing headaches for operators at Alton Towers by getting in the way of improvement work on an attraction at the resort.
Full StoryDeath Row Inmate Dies Of Natural Causes At Age 94
Deaf, nearly blind, confined to a wheelchair and suffering from dementia and mental illness, the oldest death row inmate in the United States has died of natural causes at age 94.
Death Row Inmate Dies Of Natural Causes At Age 94
Death Row Inmate Dies Of Natural Causes At Age 94
Global Warming Could Lead to More Lightning Deaths
From Treehugger:
In the last ten years, Brazil has been the target of an estimated 57 million lightning strikes--the most in the world. This astonishing natural record is not without a human toll, however. During that same period, 1,321 people have been fallen victim to lightning in Brazil alone, and scientists fear that incidents will only increase in the coming years. As if the long term threats of climate change were not enough to arouse concern, new research reveals that rising temperatures may increase the frequency of the sometimes fatal lightning strikes.
Article continues: Global Warming Could Lead to More Lightning Deaths
Greenland's glaciers disappearing from the bottom up
Water warmed by climate change is taking giant bites out of the underbellies of Greenland's glaciers.Greenland's glaciers disappearing from the bottom up
The star that time forgot
The colossal explosion of an "impossible" star may open a window onto the earliest days of the cosmos.Primordial Giant
A gene for Alzheimer's makes you smarter
Paradoxically, young people with a gene variant that increases the risk of Alzheimer's have better memories than their peers.A gene for Alzheimer's makes you smarter
Science News
From BBC-Science:
 | | Fossilised coral in the Great Barrier Reef could help scientists understand how sea levels have changed since the last Ice Age. |
| Male great bustards point their tail feathers towards the Sun during elaborate mating displays, scientists find. | | Sick ants abandon their nests to die in seclusion, reducing the risk of transmitting disease to the relatives, researchers say. |
The religious are racist
From the "Tell us something we didn't know" Department:
Studies show there’s significantly less racism among people who don’t have strong religious beliefs, while highly devout religious communities exhibit more prejudice against people of other races (with seminaries showing the highest degree of racism).
Studies show there’s significantly less racism among people who don’t have strong religious beliefs, while highly devout religious communities exhibit more prejudice against people of other races (with seminaries showing the highest degree of racism).
Tea baggers a few slices shy of a loaf
Newsweek sent a right-wing writer to the big Tea Bagger shindig in Nashville, who turned in a fairly honest piece (which was a surprise) complaining quite accurately that most of the event's speakers and attendees were a few slices shy of a loaf.
Sounds like any typical repugican meeting.
The author also notes that "few media observers bothered to catalog these bizarre, conspiracist outbursts, and instead fixated on Sarah Palin's Saturday night keynote address".
Newsweek being Newsweek though, the article appeared only on-line.
Sounds like any typical repugican meeting.
The author also notes that "few media observers bothered to catalog these bizarre, conspiracist outbursts, and instead fixated on Sarah Palin's Saturday night keynote address".
Newsweek being Newsweek though, the article appeared only on-line.
Politico cannot 'own' "politico"
Anyone with a functioning brain has long despised Politico because it's nothing more than a repugican rumor-megaphone.
But now there's a new reason to despise them, as they're trying to claim worldwide ownership of the word "politico".
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Note to Politico: The word "politico" has been in the common vernacular for over three centuries and as such cannot be copyrighted locally much less worldwide.
But now there's a new reason to despise them, as they're trying to claim worldwide ownership of the word "politico".
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Note to Politico: The word "politico" has been in the common vernacular for over three centuries and as such cannot be copyrighted locally much less worldwide.
USCorp ... brought to you by SCOTUS
It was just three weeks ago that the United States Supreme Court screwed the American citizens over without even a kiss beforehand by ending a ban on corporate spending in political elections, drawing intense criticism for the ruling's potential (potential, hell - outright gutting) to erode the democratic process.
This week, a group that includes some of the wealthiest repugican CEOs on Wall Street have formed a group to take advantage of new fundraising possibilities for the repugican party.
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We're surprised it took them so long - three weeks, sheeesh!
This week, a group that includes some of the wealthiest repugican CEOs on Wall Street have formed a group to take advantage of new fundraising possibilities for the repugican party.
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We're surprised it took them so long - three weeks, sheeesh!
Fake repugican outrage
The latest fake repugican outrage, saw the wingnuts take great phony umbrage over President Obama's habit of using the word "I" in reference to himself.
So, as you can see proper use of the English language is abhorrent to repugicans - stupidity and ignorance is exalted above all as usual.
We here at Carolina Naturally can not wait to see what the next fake repugican outrage will be about.
Maybe the fact that ketchup isn't a vegetable????
So, as you can see proper use of the English language is abhorrent to repugicans - stupidity and ignorance is exalted above all as usual.
We here at Carolina Naturally can not wait to see what the next fake repugican outrage will be about.
Maybe the fact that ketchup isn't a vegetable????
The 'Whore' - Hannah Giles
Hannah Giles, the preacher's daughter who played the prostitute in the infamous ACORN "sting" videos, is begging for money to pay her legal bills as ACORN defends itself.
From the excerpts of her fundraising letter, we are not surprised to learn that she's stupid and a liar.
Though, with the way wingnuts operate, she'll promptly find her money problems solved.
From the excerpts of her fundraising letter, we are not surprised to learn that she's stupid and a liar.
Though, with the way wingnuts operate, she'll promptly find her money problems solved.
Weather leaves ticket holders high and dry
Weather leaves ticket holders high and dry
Eight-thousand spectators are told not to show up at an Olympic venue plagued by melting snow.
Under Obama, US opts for more killings, not captures, of terrorists
Hey all you repugicans out there ... just who is a 'friend to the military' and 'tough on terrorism' again?
When a window of opportunity opened to strike the head of Al Qaeda in East Africa last September, US special operations forces prepared several options.
Under Obama, US opts for more killings, not captures, of terrorists
When a window of opportunity opened to strike the head of Al Qaeda in East Africa last September, US special operations forces prepared several options.
Under Obama, US opts for more killings, not captures, of terrorists
Man Seeks Shelter For Flock Of Wild NYC Chickens
Ramon Lopez says he cares for a flock of mostly wild roosters and some hens in the Highbridge neighborhood of the Bronx.
Wild NYC Chickens
Wild NYC Chickens
Secretive leopard filmed for first time
Secretive leopard filmed for first time
Because of its nocturnal behavior, the newly identified Sundaland clouded leopard has remained elusive.
Detroit suburb banks on bungalow-for-a-buck offer
A buck is all it will take to buy a bungalow in one Detroit suburb. That's what Taylor officials are asking for a two-story Arts and Crafts-Style home built in 1926 that features four bedrooms and two bathrooms.
There is a catch.
In many ways, people improve with age
If you think that getting older is the beginning of the end, think again.
Sure, skin loses some elasticity and joints get creaky, and maybe you can't keep your eyes open past 9:30 p.m.
But even people well into their 80s are going to yoga and Pilates classes, volunteering, having sex and taking college courses.
In many ways, people improve with age
Sure, skin loses some elasticity and joints get creaky, and maybe you can't keep your eyes open past 9:30 p.m.
But even people well into their 80s are going to yoga and Pilates classes, volunteering, having sex and taking college courses.
In many ways, people improve with age
Today is ...
Today is Monday, February 15, the 46th day of 2010.
There are 319 days left in the year.
There are 319 days left in the year.
Today's unusual holidays and celebrations are:
Lupercalia
and
National Gum Drop Day
Our Readers
Some of our readers today have been in:
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Paris, Ile-De-France, France
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Brasilia, Distrito Federal, Brazil
Timisoara, Timis, Romania
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Seoul, Kyoggni-Do, Korea
Marseilles, Provence-Alpes-Cote D'Azur, France
Geneva, Geneve, Switzerland
London, England, United Kingdom
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Dudley, England, United Kingdom
as well as Hong Kong, Scotland, and the United States
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Paris, Ile-De-France, France
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Brasilia, Distrito Federal, Brazil
Timisoara, Timis, Romania
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Seoul, Kyoggni-Do, Korea
Marseilles, Provence-Alpes-Cote D'Azur, France
Geneva, Geneve, Switzerland
London, England, United Kingdom
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Dudley, England, United Kingdom
as well as Hong Kong, Scotland, and the United States
Daily Horoscope
Today's horoscope says:
You're not used to this -- to being so emotional, that is.
So when your eyes start welling up with tears (again), and everyone who knows you tells you to take a nap, don't argue with them.
They're genuinely concerned, and you really can't blame them.
It's not as if you act like this every day, now is it?
Be as patient and understanding as you possibly can.
Your loved ones certainly are.
A nap would be nice.
You're not used to this -- to being so emotional, that is.
So when your eyes start welling up with tears (again), and everyone who knows you tells you to take a nap, don't argue with them.
They're genuinely concerned, and you really can't blame them.
It's not as if you act like this every day, now is it?
Be as patient and understanding as you possibly can.
Your loved ones certainly are.
A nap would be nice.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Director kicked off plane for being fat
Director kicked off plane for being fat
"Clerks" director Kevin Smith is deemed a "safety risk" to a flight because of his weight.
Science Headlines
Year of the Tiger: All About the Chinese Zodiac
February 14th marks a new year according to the Chinese calendar, which will be moving from the reign of the Ox to the year of the Tiger.
Valentines in Ancient Rome Were All About Pain
While Valentines today tend to stress caring and warmth, love letters from ancient Rome often highlighted the wrenching, painful side of romance, historians say.
February 14th marks a new year according to the Chinese calendar, which will be moving from the reign of the Ox to the year of the Tiger.
Valentines in Ancient Rome Were All About Pain
While Valentines today tend to stress caring and warmth, love letters from ancient Rome often highlighted the wrenching, painful side of romance, historians say.
Stray Leopard Cub Becomes 'Star' In India
Leopards are endangered in India
A leopard cub has become the talk of the town in northern India after appearing out of nowhere in the early morning and wandering onto a family's doorstep.
Living Near Freeway May Be Hard On Heart
If you live near a freeway, you may be two times more likely to develop atherosclerosis, a new study reported.
Study
Study
How Nature Inspired the Symbol of Love
From Treehugger:
From the seeds of the silphium plant, to ancient coins and candy hearts--the symbol of love has come a long way.
Valentine's Day is a day full of love and heart--and heart shapes. From boxes of candy, candy hearts, and balloons, to the '<'3'>' in text-messages and hand-drawn hearts on love letters, that unique heart symbol has special meaning to the love and loved. For anyone who has ever seen a real heart, though, the symbol is clearly not anatomically accurate. So, where did that heart symbol, that has come to represent 'love' on this and every other day of the year? Well, the answer may surprise you--but like so many icons in our daily life--it too was inspired by nature.
Article continues: ♥: How Nature Inspired the Symbol of Love
Whistle-Blowing Nurse Is Acquitted in Texas
A West Texas jury took but an hour Thursday to acquit a nurse who had been charged with a felony after alerting the state medical board that a doctor at her hospital was practicing unsafe medicine.
The uncommon prosecution had ignited deep concern among health care workers and advocates for whistle-blowers about a potential chilling effect on the reporting of malpractice.
But after a four-day trial in Andrews, Tex., a state court jury quickly found that the nurse, Anne Mitchell, was not guilty of the third-degree felony charge of “misuse of official information.” Conviction could have carried a prison sentence of up to 10 years and a fine of up to $10,000.
The jury foreman said the panel of six men and six women voted unanimously on the first ballot, and questioned why Mrs. Mitchell had ever been arrested.
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One for the good guys!
How to really own the job interview
How to really own the job interview
Sometime during an interview you should impress the employer on your own terms.
Fact and fiction about dream trips
Fact and fiction about dream trips
Some of the best destinations are overrun with tourists, but with a little know-how you can find paradise.
Money mistakes that can cost you
3 money mistakes that can cost you
Avoid expensive mishaps by taking these steps to solidify your finances.
Easy strategies to slim down
Easy strategies to slim down
Make a series of small changes instead of taking drastic measures to lose weight.
Mysterious 'Cyber ShockWave' event nears
Mysterious 'Cyber ShockWave' event nears
Top former U.S. officials gather for a cyber attack simulation — but no one knows what it will entail.
Joe Biden slams Cheney over comments
Misleads nothing ... he outright lies!
Joe Biden slams Cheney over comments
Dick Cheney is trying to rewrite history with his criticisms of the war on terror, the VP says.
It snowed again Friday night
Oh, and guess what ...
Several areas across the Deep South to have another coating of snow.
The National Weather Service says 2 to 4 inches could fall late Sunday and early Monday across southern Tennessee and northeastern Alabama, while 1 inch to 2 inches could fall in parts of northern and central Georgia.
Several areas across the Deep South to have another coating of snow.
The National Weather Service says 2 to 4 inches could fall late Sunday and early Monday across southern Tennessee and northeastern Alabama, while 1 inch to 2 inches could fall in parts of northern and central Georgia.
Mountainous portions of Georgia and the Carolinas could get up to 3 inches.
... we are overjoyed.
(they are still calling for more rain than snow locally ... but with their track record we aren't holding our breath)
(they are still calling for more rain than snow locally ... but with their track record we aren't holding our breath)
States with no income taxes
7 states with no income taxes
Even in U.S. states without income tax, everything is not as rosy as it seems.
Unsafe conditions prompt 4.9 million pound meat recall
Unsafe conditions have prompted a California meat company to recall another 4.9 million lbs of beef and veal, expanding its previous recall to nearly 5.8 million lbs, the Agriculture Department said on Saturday.
Unsafe conditions prompt 4.9 million pound meat recall
Unsafe conditions prompt 4.9 million pound meat recall
Chinese Millionaires Send Out Scouts For Love
What to do for the Chinese millionaire who has everything but the girl this Valentine's Day?
Hire a "love scout".
In the mood for love: China has more than 600 single millionaires Nearly 100 matchmaking agencies across China have deployed a small army of "scouts" to chat up attractive single girls for their millionaire customers.
Chinese Millionaires Send Out Scouts For Love
Dr. Amy Bishop of Alabama-Huntsville killed to protect intellectual property
This news in the case of Dr. Amy Bishop-Anderson of Alabama-Huntsville, who murdered three of her colleagues in that school's biology department.
Dr. Amy Bishop of Alabama-Huntsville killed to protect intellectual property
Dr. Amy Bishop of Alabama-Huntsville killed to protect intellectual property
Priest Caught Buying Cocaine
A roman catholic priest from northeastern Pennsylvania is facing drug possession charges after police say he was caught buying cocaine in Philadelphia.
Wonder if the drugs were for him or the altar boys?
USDA Tightens Organic Standards on Dairy and Livestock
From Treehugger:
photo: J. Novak
As organic food has grown in popularity so too have the size of organic dairies and farms in this country. And in the last ten years questions have been raised about whether these large scale so-called organic dairies and farms have been abiding by all of the regulations which define them as organic in the first place. Some of the regulations themselves have been a bit gray and lacking in clarity. Issues have been specifically raised about whether enormous farms have been confining livestock excessively, without regard for the animals. Now the USDA has introduced tighter regulations to bring clarity to the amount of time organic livestock should actually be grazing.
Article continues: USDA Tightens Organic Standards on Dairy and Livestock
Danica Patrick's Daytona debacle
Danica Patrick's Daytona debacle
The driver's much-anticipated NASCAR debut is cut short before the race ends.
As snow melts away, rain probably on way
Friday night's snow triggered hundreds of wrecks in the Charlotte metro region and probably provided the makings for thousands of snowmen.
This morning, it could pit motorists against sheets of black ice.
But anyone watching Monday's forecasts with hopes or fears of more accumulating snow should expect mostly rain instead, forecasters say.
As Charlotte snowfalls go, this one was nothing out of the ordinary. About 3 inches was measured at Charlotte/Douglas International Airport, with heavier amounts in the southern suburbs. The snow was a bigger story in South Carolina, with significant accumulations in Columbia, Myrtle Beach and Charleston.
Saturday was a great day to enjoy the snow, with sunny skies and temperatures that warmed to near 40 degrees.
That melted snow off area roadways, but authorities warned that with readings this morning expected in the upper teens, black ice could be a problem. The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for the region until noon because of the ice threat.
"Shaded areas, bridges, ramps and approaches to intersections and turn lanes are some areas that might be affected," said Jen Thompson of the N.C. Department of Transportation.
Road crews were on call overnight to deal with any icy spots.
Highs in the mid-40s today should melt much of the remaining snow, just in time for the approach of another system late tonight and Monday. Precipitation along the approaching cold front will fall as snow in the mountains, forecasters say, but a repeat of Friday night is not likely in the Piedmont and foothills, they add.
"It looks like the precipitation should be nearly all rain," said Andrew Kimball, of the National Weather Service office in Greer, S.C. He said a bit of snow might mix with the rain Monday morning around daybreak, but no accumulations are expected.
To the south of Charlotte, Columbia's 8-inch snowfall was its largest in nearly a decade. The 3-plus inches recorded at Charleston was the most in two decades. And Myrtle Beach received more than 3 inches, its biggest snowfall in 11 years.
The snow and freezing temperatures created hazardous driving conditions that were blamed for more than 1,500 car crashes in South Carolina, Highway Patrol spokesman Josef Robinson said Saturday.
More than 37,000 power outages were reported across South Carolina - most of those along the southeastern coastal areas. High school basketball games were postponed in South Carolina and college baseball and softball games were canceled or postponed in both states.
Income tax refunds will take longer again this year
N.C. taxpayers, be warned: You'll have to wait longer again this year to get your income tax refunds.
Revenue Secretary Kenneth Lay said Friday his agency is starting to delay refund checks for individuals and businesses. It's all part of the state's effort to manage cash while its tax collections remain anemic.
"It's very much like the way a family manages their checkbook at the end of the month," Lay said in an interview. "When you're writing those checks to pay your bills, you want to make sure that you have enough in the account to pay each one of them."
The Revenue Department was required to hold back on refunds last year, too.
Today is ...
Today is Sunday, February 14, the 45th day of 2010.
There are 320 days left in the year.
Today In History February 14
Today is Valentine's Day.
It is also:
Chinese New Year,
National Have A Heart Day,
National Condom Day,
Ferris Wheel Day,
and
Quirky Alone Day.
For NASCAR fanatics this is the day the Daytona 500 is run.
There are 320 days left in the year.
Today In History February 14
Today is Valentine's Day.
It is also:
Chinese New Year,
National Have A Heart Day,
National Condom Day,
Ferris Wheel Day,
and
Quirky Alone Day.
For NASCAR fanatics this is the day the Daytona 500 is run.
Our Readers
Some of our readers today have been in:
Prague, Hlavni Mesto Praha, Czech Republic
Uster, Zurich, Switzerland
Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
London, England, United Kingdom
Riyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
as well as Serbia, and the United States
Prague, Hlavni Mesto Praha, Czech Republic
Uster, Zurich, Switzerland
Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
London, England, United Kingdom
Riyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
as well as Serbia, and the United States
Daily Horoscope
Today's horoscope says:
You were probably downright ecstatic when you woke up this morning.
It's Valentine's Day, and finally, officially time to make your grand entrance at the home of your beloved -- or, better still, from a dramatic, romantic viewpoint, at their place of leisure, with an audience.
Either way, do it up big.
Brandish the flowers and the gifts proudly with your usual flair.
Make them feel as special as you know they are.
It's Valentine's Day, and finally, officially time to make your grand entrance at the home of your beloved -- or, better still, from a dramatic, romantic viewpoint, at their place of leisure, with an audience.
Either way, do it up big.
Brandish the flowers and the gifts proudly with your usual flair.
Make them feel as special as you know they are.
Oh, this is gonna be fun.
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