The Daily Drift

The Daily Drift

Today's horoscope says:
Everything smooths out when you just relax and trust in the universe.
It's difficult to believe, but you don't actually have the last word on how things turn out -- this time.
That ought to be welcome news, since it means you can actually live your life instead of trying to steer it.
That should release a pile of stress, but also improve your willingness to try new things.

Today is:

Today is Monday, August 2, the 214th day of 2010.

There are 151 days left in the year.

Today's unusual holiday or celebration is:

There is none. 

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Last Carnegie Hall residents forced out

Last Carnegie Hall residents forced out

The 119-year-old landmark is getting a controversial $200 million renovation.  

'My whole life has been here' 

Also: 

• Resident, 98, packs up
• Artists' studios gutted
• Carnegie Hall history

The Sea Family 'Robinson'

Family of 5 spends 7 years at sea

The Craftons come ashore after a 30,000-mile journey around the world.  

Why they did it

Also:

• Rowers break record
• Teen to sail around globe
• Longest sea voyage

Batman for sale

Rare first issue of Batman comic up for sale

The 70-year-old edition, originally found in a garage-sale dresser, is in excellent condition. 

Bids received so far 

Also: 

• Comic book price guides
• Superman's latest journey
• Beatles' piano for sale

Replacing Warren Buffett

The man who could replace Warren Buffett

Li Lu started his remarkable rise at a Buffett lecture and now could succeed the legendary investor.

Tiananmen link 

Also: 

• How to retire before 40
• Ways to ruin retirement
• Buffett's money lessons

Gorilla Glass could be worth billions

1962 invention could be worth billions

Scientists working for Corning Inc. invented Gorilla glass nearly 50 years ago, but had few uses for it.

 Until now 

Also: 

• How to patent an idea
• Solar sail experiment
• RIM to compete with iPad

Shift in Iraq

Obama announces shift in Iraq strategy

President Obama sets a course for the United States' changing mission in Iraq. 

Military to end combat this month 

Also: 

• Iran wants Obama debate
• Find: Veterans benefits
• Dems push for rule change

Blackberry ... nope

Blackberry mobile devices are blocked in Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates, after Research In Motion refuses to cooperate with governments' surveillance demands.

Research shows what you say about others says a lot about you

How positively you see others is linked to how happy, kind-hearted and emotionally stable you are, according to new research by a Wake Forest University psychology professor.

"Your perceptions of others reveal so much about your own personality"

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In other words ... when we happy, kind-hearted, emotionally stable people say someone is an idiot - take it to the bank ... they are.

'Smell Tests' reek

U.S. relies on 'smell tests' for Gulf seafood

Fishermen are skeptical of sniffing as the method for detecting chemical dispersants. 

'Would you eat that?' 

Also: 

• Latest efforts to plug well
• BP grants for rig workers
• Gulf Coast native fish

Garbage islands threaten huge China dam

Garbage islands threaten huge China dam

Torrential rains create a nightmare scene at the world's largest hydropower dam.

Trash thick enough to stand on 

Also: 

• Three Gorges Dam
• Deadly bridge collapse
• Pakistan battles floods

Local Hospitality

Comfort in the courthouse

Wi-Fi, movies, popcorn among enticements for those called for jury duty in Mecklenburg County.

Makes you look forward to jury duty ... not!

ID theft before there's even an ID

Identity thieves' troubling new targets

A new form of identity theft steals kids' Social Security numbers before they're ever even used.

Legal gray area 

Also: 

• Fraudulent passport sting
• Boston bridal scam
• I.D. theft prevention

You have the right to remain silent ... but only if you don't remain silent

New twists in the Miranda rights process

Suspects still have the right to remain silent, but only if they tell police specific things.  

Supreme Court's revisions 

Also: 

• The history of Miranda

Oregon Wind Farm Neighbors Offered $5000 Not to Complain About Noise

photo: John Davey via flickr

I suppose it was only a matter of time... According to a new article in The New York Times some residents near the Shepherd's Flat wind farm in Oregon have been offered $5000 to not complain about the whooshing noise from the planned 338 wind turbines--apparently it's a preemptive effort to avoid the brouhaha about noise at the nearby Willow Creek wind farm, which has been found to be in violation of state noise pollution laws.

Article continues: Oregon Wind Farm Neighbors Offered $5000 Not to Complain About Noise

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The psychology of healing

Mind over matter?

People suffering from diabetes-related foot ulcers show different rates of healing according to the way they cope and their psychological state of mind, according to new research by a health psychologist at The University of Nottingham.

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People reject popular opinions if they already hold opposing views

What would happen if you developed a strong opinion on an issue, and later found that the majority of people disagreed with you?

You might think that such a revelation would encourage you to rethink your beliefs. …

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The True Face of Faith Healing

The image above was taken by the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office. In it, Rebecca Wyland is holding Alayna, who has a massive growth completely covering her left eye. The growth, a hemangioma, is a mass of blood vessels. Some infants are born with them, and they are typically corrected while very small. In this case, the Wylands chose not to take their daughter to a doctor. Instead, Rebecca Wyland anointed her daughter with oil and wiped off the discharge from Alayna’s eye each time she changed the child’s diaper.
At this point, the growth has begun to erode Alayna’s eye socket, and may have caused permanent damage to her eye.
Both parents have been charged with first-degree criminal mistreatment, a Class C felony which may earn them each five years in prison.
Meanwhile, the Wylands are trying desperately to regain custody, even offering a plan to ensure the child gets medical care, including such ideas as a live-in supervisor of sorts, or regular visits from state employees to check up on them.

 The True Face of Faith Healing

Is Your Mattress And Bed-frame Killing You With EMF?

The Robinsons model the latest in tinfoil pajamas

Forget the tinfoil hat, it is time for tinfoil pajamas. Scientific American tells us that the bed frames and box springs in most American beds are half the wavelength of TV and FM signals and are acting as antennae, causing skin and breast cancers on victims' left sides, which are usually right were the maximum strength of the EMF would be.

Article continues: Is Your Mattress And Bed-frame Killing You With EMF?