Dolly may have shrunk Gulf 'dead zone'

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The oxygen-starved "dead zone" that forms every summer in the Gulf of Mexico is a bit smaller than predicted this year because Hurricane Dolly stirred up the water, a scientist reported Monday. There is too little oxygen to support sea life for about 8,000 square miles — just under the record of 8,006 square miles recorded in 2001, said Nancy Rabalais... Submitted by: EHubert | Visited 10 times | Comments 0

♦ Society's Attitudes Have Little Impact On Choice Of Sexual Partner

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ScienceDaily (Jun. 17, 2008) — A unique new study from the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institute (KI) suggests that the attitude of families and the public have little impact on if adults decide to have sex with persons of the same or the opposite sex. Instead, hereditary factors and the individual's unique experiences have the strongest influence on our choice of sexual partners. Submitted by: jpetro24 - Visited 46 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ South reaches quarter-final

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Mel South insisted she is not fazed by the expectation of being the only British interest to remain in the International Women's Open at Eastbourne. Post to your View! You have exceeded the 100 character limit! You have exceeded the 100 characters limit! You have exceeded the 50 characters limit! You have exceeded the 200 characters limit! Are you a Sky Sports subscriber? enter comment... Submitted by: mathias - Visited 29 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Prof.: Floods likely worsened Gulf of Mex. 'dead zone'

1 vote	HOUSTON (AP) — A "dead zone" in the Gulf of Mexico off the Texas-Louisiana coast this year is likely to be the biggest ever and last longer than ever before, with marine life affected for hundreds of miles, a scientist warned. "It's definitely the worst we've seen in the last five years," said Steve DiMarco... Submitted by: Ramphix - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Prof.: Floods likely worsened Gulf of Mex. 'dead zone'

1 vote	HOUSTON (AP) A "dead zone" in the Gulf of Mexico off the Texas-Louisiana coast this year is likely to be the biggest ever and last longer than ever before, with marine life affected for hundreds of miles, a scientist warned. "It's definitely the worst we've seen in the last five years," said Steve DiMarco... Submitted by: greenmachine - Visited 1 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Researcher says Gulf dead zone bigger than ever (AP)

1 vote	A "dead zone" in the Gulf of Mexico off the Texas-Louisiana coast this year is likely to be the biggest ever and last longer than ever before, with marine life affected for hundreds of miles... Submitted by: farhajr - Visited 0 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Fashion Euros 2008: Italy v France- THE FINAL!

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Italy have a history of producing internationally reknowned fashion designers with top names including Roberto Cavalli, Gucci, Gianfranco Ferre, Miuccia Prada, Dolce & Gabbana and Versace all on their team. However they may have met their match as France bring the equally infleuntial Chanel, Christian Lacroix, Christian Dior and Yves Saint Laurent into the game. Submitted by: npnhome - Visited 11 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ NOAA Predicts Largest Gulf Of Mexico 'Dead Zone' On Record

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ScienceDaily (July 15, 2008) NOAA-supported scientists from the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium and Louisiana State University are forecasting that the "dead zone" off the coast of Louisiana and Texas in the Gulf of Mexico this summer could be the largest on record. The researchers are predicting the area could measure a record 8,800 square miles, or roughly the size of New Jersey. Submitted by: Valhalla - Visited 1 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ EUR/USD: Will the Euro-zone ZEW Survey Reflect More Optimistic Sentiment?

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EUR/USD: Are European Investors as Optimistic as ECB President Trichet? May 15 EUR/USD Remains Range-bound, But Will Friday's US Data Change That? May 14 EUR/USD: What Impact Will Euro-zone GDP, CPI Make on Thursday? May 13 GBP/USD: Will UK Inflation Prevent the BOE from Cutting Rates in June? May 12 Will US Retail Sales Propel EUR/USD Toward 1.5650? Submitted by: laviolette99 - Visited 8 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Review: 2008 Lexus IS-F

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Since the advent of Lexus, enthusiasts have bemoaned the certain conservatism found in the Toyota luxury brand. Despite efforts to inject a little excitement into the lineup, they have remained rather stodgy — until now. The grades have finally been posted. Lexus got an F. What Is It? Originally, Circle F was the code for what would eventually become the Lexus division. After that... Submitted by: go85 - Visited 25 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Read this before you jump on the commodities bandwagon

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Q: I keep hearing that I need to have commodities in my portfolio. Do I really? A: Name just about any commodity, and prices have been soaring. Oil. Corn. Steel. The story is the same.Growing worldwide demand for basic materials, and a weak dollar, have driven up prices. And that's causing investors to wonder whether they need to add commodities to their portfolios. Submitted by: sushil921 - Visited 9 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Haysbert: Prez role on '24' may have helped Obama

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Dennis Haysbert played President David Palmer on Fox's 24. RENO — Dennis Haysbert likes to believe his portrayal as the first African-American U.S. president on Fox's 24 may have helped pave the way for Barack Obama. "If anything, my portrayal of David Palmer, I think, may have helped open the eyes of the American people," said the actor, who has contributed $2... Submitted by: bunny - Visited 5 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Life's Raw Materials May Have Come From The Stars, Scientists Confirm

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ScienceDaily (Jun. 13, 2008) — Scientists have confirmed for the first time that an important component of early genetic material which has been found in meteorite fragments is extraterrestrial in origin, in a paper published on 15 June 2008. The finding suggests that parts of the raw materials to make the first molecules of DNA and RNA may have come from the stars. The scientists... Submitted by: quite - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Dettori to partner Clowance

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♦ Pyro achievements may come with the next TF2 update

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Team Fortress 2 fans have watched happily as Valve has worked hard to expand the game with much-needed fixes, new maps, and new achievements. But Medic players have received quite a bit more love from Valve than the rest, as numerous Medic-specific improvements and additions have landed so far. Fear not, faithful players, as Valve may be moving on to bolster other classes, starting with the Pyro. Submitted by: CollyMellon - Visited 8 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Yahoo-Google tie-up may not be so close

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When Microsoft was threatening to go hostile in its Yahoo bid, Google appeared close to a deal. Now that Microsoft has pulled its offer, things appear to have cooled considerably. While such a deal is apparently still simmering, it appears to be relegated to the back burner and indeed, may or may not ever boil. Although Yahoo had hoped to have a deal ready to announce this week... Submitted by: Lorelei - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Thousands flee Colombian floods

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Floods across Colombia caused by weeks of pouring rain have forced 100,000 people to abandon their homes and have claimed 11 lives. All but five of Colombia's 32 provinces have been affected since the rains began in March, the government emergencies agency says. Rivers have burst their banks and some 400 houses have been destroyed. Still more rain is forecast... Submitted by: joebloggs - Visited 11 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Yoga For Hyper-Acidity

1 vote	The abdomen is called the magic box of the body. All is well but suddenly like the bolt from the blue, how it may strike a cruel blow which we may not be able to anticipate.One fine day you may experience pain and burning sensation in the stomach which may spread upwards to the throat there may be mild nausea... Submitted by: sawx - Visited 8 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Tracking The Effects Of Addictive Drugs On Brain

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ScienceDaily (May 18, 2008) — Mount Sinai researchers may have unlocked the key to better understanding the effect addictive drugs have on the human brain. "The research findings give us a new window into the brain, helping us to better understand the role addictive drugs have on the inner workings of brain cells ," said Ravi Iyengar Ph.D., study author and Dorothy H. Submitted by: mobrocker - Visited 13 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Earliest Genetic Material May Have Come from the Stars

1 vote	Scientists have confirmed for the first time that an important component of early genetic material which has been found in meteorite fragments is extraterrestrial in origin.The finding suggests that parts of the raw materials to make the first molecules of DNA and RNA may have come from the stars. Submitted by: IwhiC - Visited 8 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ New era for Match Play

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