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Tween social network Everloop has developed a range of parent-friendly features that could become the groundwork for Zuckerberg's inevitable foray into young social networking.
Read More »PGT: Mickelson improves, but loses ground
PGT: After shooting an opening-round 74, Phil Mickelson found his stroke and posted a 2-under 69 Friday.
Read More »Crohn’s disease: 15 healthy-eating tips
What's the right way to eat if you have chronic digestive problems?
Read More »Celebs Crowdsource With Talenthouse, Pulse Raises $9M, Comcast Touts Gigabit Speeds
The Fast Company reader's essential rundown of who's breaking into and shaking up your tech space--updated all day. Celebs Crowdsource With Talenthouse Legendary comic creator Stan Lee is looking for a new superhero; rapper the Game is scouting for a new verse--and anyone with an idea and an Internet connection could have the next big thing. Talenthouse has developed quite a cast of celebrity users scouring user-generated ideas to help break their creative blocks and create new stars in the process
Read More »Video: Garcia takes out frustration on his club
Even though Sergio Garcia finished with an even-par 71 in the second round, that didn't mean he always was happy with his swings. (NBC Sports)
Read More »High Wired: Does Addictive Internet Use Restructure the Brain?
Kids spend an increasing fraction of their formative years online, and it is a habit they dutifully carry into adulthood. Under the right circumstances, however, a love affair with the Internet may spiral out of control and even become an addiction
Read More »Video: Players are finding water at Congressional
Take a look at some of the golfers whose shots have ended up in the water during the second round of the 2011 U.S. Open. (NBC Sports)
Read More »Better Lasers Developed to Defend U.S. Choppers from Shoulder-Fired Missiles [Video]
At next week's Paris Air Show , the U.S. military hopes to get a good look at the latest technology designed to protect low-flying aircraft against small arms and shoulder-fired missiles, a persistent threat to our helicopters throughout the Afghanistan and Iraq campaigns
Read More »NOAA Makes It Official: 2011 Among Most Extreme Weather Years in History
The devastating string of tornadoes, droughts, wildfires and floods that hit the United States this spring marks 2011 as one of the most extreme years on record, according to a new federal analysis. Just shy of the halfway mark, 2011 has seen eight $1-billion-plus disasters, with total damages from wild weather at more than $32 billion, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Agency officials said that total could grow significantly, since they expect this year's North Atlantic hurricane season, which began June 1, will be an active one.
Read More »Sad Sacks: Can Reusable Shopping Bags Leach Lead into Food?
Dear EarthTalk : I heard that some reusable bags contain lead. Is this a major health concern?
Read More »Stop-smoking pill Chantix can cause heart attack, FDA warns
Pfizer drug linked to heart attack and cardiovascular disease risk, after earlier warning over psychological effects
Read More »American Cancer Society report shows disparity in cancer rates: Who’s being left behind?
Cancer deaths more common in people with less education, according to new report
Read More »Video: McIlroy, Mickelson highlights
Watch highlights from Rory McIlroy's and Phil Mickelson's second round front 9 including a couple birdies and an eagle from McIlroy and a couple birdies from Mickelson. (NBC Sports)
Read More »Area Man Finds Hilarity, Insights In The Onion’s Methods, Madness
Good times and laughs are only part of the reason the satirical newspaper works.
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