♦ Gluten-free diets are gaining in popularity

Meet the latest dietary bad boy: gluten. • Marketers estimate that 15% to 25% of consumers want gluten-free foods — though doctors estimate just 1% have celiac disease, the best-defined and most severe form of gluten intolerance, says Cynthia Kupper, executive director of the non-profit Gluten Intolerance Group of North America (gluten.net).	1 vote

♦ Discovering the Library With Google Earth

By Brenner, Michaela Klein, Peter Libraries need to provide attractive and exciting discovery tools to draw patrons to the valuable resources in their catalogs.	1 vote

♦ UK inflation up to 4.4% in July

The UK's annual rate of inflation rose to 4.4% in July, up from 3.8% in June and more than twice the government's 2% target, official figures have shown. The rise in the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) was higher than expected and driven mainly rising food prices. High petrol prices also helped to push up inflation as the data was collected before the recent drop in oil prices.	1 vote

♦ Big Brother 9: Boys' Big game

The 'Big Brother' boys invented a game using Mikey's cane and a potato this afternoon. Mohamed, Mikey, Darnell and Rex were tired with the lack of sports equipment available in the house and so decided to construct their own using items from around the house. Darnell made the initial suggestion, musing: "If we had a bat we could play baseball.	1 vote

♦ Weak dollar sends Americans to European hostels

BRUSSELS The tumbling U.S. dollar is forcing a new experience on many Americans traveling through Europe: a stay in a youth hostel. With prices as low as $31 in some of Europe's most expensive cities and luxury options such as digital camera chargers for hire hostels are shedding their image of bedbug-ridden dorm rooms and mildewed showers. Annie Worth, a 21-year-old from Orinda...	1 vote

♦ Nielsens: NBC captures ratings gold

In Beijing: An Olympic opening. •Mount Olympics. NBC's first three nights of the Beijing Summer Olympics, averaging 30.4 million viewers combined, easily surpassed the comparable nights of the 2004 Games in Athens (24 million). Friday's coverage (34.9 million) was the most-watched opening ceremony for a non-U.S. Summer Olympics.	1 vote

♦ Russia slams Bush for linking Nazi and Soviet evils

Russia said on Saturday that U.S. President George W. Bush had insulted veterans of World War Two by equating the evils of Soviet communism with Nazi fascism. The Foreign Ministry said Bush had coupled Nazi fascism and Soviet communism as "a single evil" and thus "hurt the hearts" of World War Two veterans in Russia and allied countries, including the United States.	1 vote

♦ Weigh before you pay: Debit or credit?

The debit vs. credit decision can have a significant impact on consumers' financial futures. A growing number of consumers are using debit and credit cards, instead of cash and checks, to pay for their purchases. Sign up for USA TODAY's Managing Your Money e-mail newsletter. Every Friday, you'll get a week's worth of USA TODAY's personal finance news and columns.	1 vote

♦ Kiwis disappointed by Champions Trophy decision

Wellington: New Zealand cricketers will be urged not to travel to Pakistan for September's Champions Trophy after the International Cricket Council ruled the tournament would go ahead there. The New Zealand Cricket Players Association said Friday it was disappointed with the ICC's decision not to move the tournament from Pakistan, and was still recommending that players not travel there.	1 vote

♦ Sensex surges 340 points amid political worries

After resuming the session in red on political uncertainty, the benchmark index bounced back to sustain gains on fresh buyings in select blue chip pivotals amidst volatility bouts. Though, investors seemed to be cautious as today the Congress-led UPA government will seek vote of confidence in the Parliament this evening after the trade, brokers said.	1 vote

♦ S. Africa celebrates Mandela on his 90th

Former South Africa's President Nelson Mandela welcomed hundreds of well-wishers in a festive tent outside his home Saturday for a formal celebration of the anti-apartheid icon's 90th birthday. QUNU, South Africa (AP) — Songs, laughter, teasing and tender words marked Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday celebration Saturday as presidents...	1 vote

♦ Crackdown Puts Pinch on Illegal Crabbers

By SCOTT HARPER By Scott Harper The Virginian-Pilot virginia beach State marine police completed a massive enforcement sweep Thursday against illegal crabbing in coastal waters and the Chesapeake Bay, a campaign described as the first of its kind in Virginia, aimed at protecting slumping crab stocks during the summer harvest season.	1 vote

♦ U.S. forces in Iraq launch new crackdown

CAMP VICTORY, Iraq (AP) — With al-Qaeda falling away, U.S. forces in Iraq are turning their attention to another front: the Iranian border. They aim to crack down on weapon smuggling from Iran by tightening the frontier with Iraq's neighbor to the east, a U.S. commander told The Associated Press on Friday. The effort is aimed at smugglers who supply Shiite extremist groups with rockets...	1 vote

♦ Q&A: Father of 'Mario' on Nintendo's new era

Shigeru Miyamoto is still coming up with hits for Nintendo, more than 25 years after captivating the world with a little guy in overalls who climbed up a series of ladders and girders to rescue a girl from an ape. The creator of "Donkey Kong," "Mario Bros." and other Nintendo classics was on stage at the E3 video-game convention this week demonstrating his latest project...	1 vote

♦ Study: Cigarette makers manipulated menthol to hook teens

Since 2000, cigarette makers have introduced lower-menthol brands to attract new young smokers, which may be a violation of the decade-old settlement between tobacco companies and state governments, Harvard researchers conclude in a study out Thursday. Menthol might make cigarettes more tolerable for young smokers because it masks harshness.	1 vote

♦ Police warning after Brand 'hoax'

Police have warned people against making "hoax or frivolous calls" after an on-stage prank by comedian Russell Brand directed at a crime hotline. The star rang the number during a performance in Northampton and said he had spotted a man who might be responsible for a series of assaults. "I have seen a gentleman who fits the description," said Brand, who was pretending to be a woman.	1 vote

♦ The Saint With The Golden Hand-Sri Seshadri Swamigal

The divinity in Seshadri Swamigal began to blossom with full fragrance to the world outside when He chose to reside in Thiruvannamalai. He is said to have spent fourty years there. He was seen meditating in different places in Thiruvannamalai. It was He who sheltered Ramana Maharshi from the troublesome urchins and declared Ramana's greatness.	1 vote

♦ Vitesse to Present at the Kaufman Bros. Investor Conference

Vitesse Semiconductor Corporation (Pink Sheets:VTSS), a leading provider of advanced IC solutions for Carrier and Enterprise networking, will present at the 11th annual Kaufman Bros. Investor Conference in New York City. The conference takes place September 3-4...	1 vote

♦ GET A MORTGAGE, OR PAY ALL CASH?

July 13, 2008 Dear John: I am looking to purchase a studio apartment for $107,000 in cash. I have no outstanding debts and an excellent credit score of 850 to 900. I'm a single, 47-year-old woman, and my annual salary is $102,000. Would it be better for me to purchase the studio for cash or with a mortgage? K.Y. Dear K.Y.: That depends, I guess, on where you want to live.	1 vote

♦ Acme United Corporation Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call

Acme United Corporation (AMEX:ACU) will release its financial results for the Second Quarter of 2008 on Friday, July 18, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. ET. A conference call to discuss these results will be broadcast over the Internet at 12:00 p.m. ET.	1 vote