Archive | February 9th, 2012

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The Annual Shad Run

American and hickory shad are on the move and catchable each spring. Their annual spawning rite takes them upstream in every river with saltwater access. This spring is no different, and the run appears to be larger than normal… Read more… Source:…

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Google Will Honor Motorola’s 2.25% Per-unit Royalty Rate

Google, whose $12.5 billion deal to acquire Motorola
Mobility (NYSE:MMI) appears set for a Justice Department blessing, has pledged
to uphold the phone maker’s existing practice to license patents under fair, reasonable
and non-discriminatory terms …

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Apple iPad 3 Unveiling Set for March: Report

Apple will unveil the iPad 3 at a high-profile March event
in San Francisco, reported AllThingsD. 
“No word yet on a street date for the iPad 3 (assuming
that’s what it’s called),” noted the Feb. 9 report, which relied on the
ever-popular unn…

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iPhone Carriers: 10 Reasons Why It’s Not so Hot

Sprint
had an awfully disconcerting story to tell Feb. 8 when it announced its
fourth-quarter earnings.
Although Sprint saw revenue rise
and its subscriber base gain ground on the competition, its operating income
slid nearly 11 percent. Although Spr…

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Public Pays Respects to President Reagan

HHS Ups Funding to Fight Alzheimer’s

Anybody who plans on aging should be glad to hear that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has just announced a $156 million effort to fight Alzheimer’s disease, now known to inflict more than 5.3 million Americans.

Along with makin…

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Wine Cocktails

Wine-themed cocktails have been gaining a steady foothold in the world of mixology, but they are by no means new to the cocktail spotlight.  In fact, wine cocktails were popular pre-Prohibition and are steadily making a remarkable comeback in today’…

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Travel Reward Cards from Discover

Discover has two travel reward credit cards – Escape and Miles. Both cards have a 0% introductory interest rate on purchases and balance transfers. They also have the same APR range, based on your credit history. Miles is cheaper, with no annual fee….

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American Ecstasy – Interview with Barbara Nitke

I have a serious crush on Kickstarter. If you aren’t familiar with the site, they describe themselves as “the world’s largest funding platform for creative projects.” Through Kickstarter I’ve been a part of making eight books, five films, one calen…

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Vila Joya Terrace View

Portugal’s Algarve is a Place of History. Make Your Own at Vila Joya

Everyone comes to the Algarve on the sunny southern tip of Portugal. It’s just that kind of irresistible spot.
History’s guest book: Neanderthals, then Paleolithic cave-painters. Imperial Romans, then philosophical Moors. Princely Castilians, then pi…

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Valentine’s Day Drinks for Kids

These Valentine’s Day drinks are as fun to make with the kids as they are to drink. And the recipes included here will take you from breakfast to snack time to dessert. This strawberry smoothie recipe is not only a festive red color (ideal for Valentin…

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