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At long last, food labeling law set to take effect

September 30th, 2008
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Now, with the rules set to go into effect, some wonder whether they will prompt consumers to change their shopping habits. Waldrop, of the Food Marketing Institute, thinks consumers may be surprised to find how much of their produce is imported …

Starting an Online Business in a Down Economy

September 30th, 2008
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Another reason an internet startup could be lucrative even in a down economy is that online shopping is growing. In the first quarter of 2008, revenues generated by online-based businesses (and the online aspects of traditional retail businesses …

Officials: Blast in Lebanon hurts or kills 15

September 30th, 2008
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Sept. 28: At least 23 people have been killed after two car bombs exploded in a busy shopping center in western Baghdad. MSNBC’s David Shuster reports. BEIRUT, Lebanon - A car bomb exploded near a military bus carrying troops in northern Lebanon …

Poll: ‘War on terror’ hasn’t weakened al-Qaida

September 30th, 2008
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Sept. 28: At least 23 people have been killed after two car bombs exploded in a busy shopping center in western Baghdad. MSNBC’s David Shuster reports. LONDON - People across the world think the U.S.-led “war on terror” has not weakened al-Qaida and …

CONTINUED: Outrageous bailout?

September 30th, 2008
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That is the case with Sonya Shooshan, 51, an information research specialist at the National Library of Medicine who has been shopping for a house in Montgomery County.

Simple tricks to lose those last 10 pounds

September 30th, 2008
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… in the doctor’s waiting room, or at your kids’ soccer game — will burn 100 more calories than if you were sitting, says Darcy Johannsen, PhD, RD, a postdoctoral research associate. On the weekends, let your postworkout treat be window-shopping

How to find the trip that floats your boat

September 30th, 2008
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… renaissance of cruise vacations has been the result of vastly better boats. “Ships have become bigger and more contemporary,” says Spencer- Brown, “they have the same features as land resorts like fitness centers, movie theaters, great shopping

Why good dads make moms jealous

September 30th, 2008
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Today’s dads spend 21.7 hours a week on childcare and related duties like shopping and housework, up 9 hours from 30 years ago, according to research by the University of Maryland. Which isn’t to say that moms still don’t handle the vast majority of …

A vacation spot where gals get guys in line

September 30th, 2008
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When tour groups enter the town, female tourists would play the dominant role when shopping or choosing a place to stay, and a disobedient man would be punished by “kneeling on an uneven board” or washing dishes in a restaurant, Chinese media reports …

September 2008 (201)

September 30th, 2008
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Frank Fahrenkopf, co-chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates, tells Newsweek’s Tammy Haddad at the Memphis Airport that he will know by noon if the first presidential debate will take place. If McCain does not come by law there will be no …



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