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Addressing Negative Thoughts Most Effective In Fighting Loneliness: Study
4:11 am Eastern | SciTech
Changing how a person perceives and thinks about others was the most effective intervention for loneliness, a sweeping analysis of previous research has determined.read more »
Decline in U.S. Adult Smoking Rate Stalled
3:56 am Eastern | USA News
Despite the known dangers of tobacco use, 1 in 5 American adults continues to smoke cigarettes, and 4 in 10 nonsmokers were exposed to cigarette smoke during 2007-2008, according to reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. read more »
US Population Estimate: 310,193,630 at 04:33 UTC (EST+5) Sep 08, 2010
12:23 am Eastern | World
World Population Estimate: 6,867,440,968 at 04:33 UTC (EST+5) Sep 08, 2010
12:23 am Eastern | USA News
Sierra Club Hosts Outdoor Service Projects to Honor National Day of Service on 9/11
7 Sep 15:45 | USA News
Contacts: Kyle Boelte, Sierra Club, 415-977-5512 Tiffany Saleh, Sierra Club, 858-663-5505
read more »Personality Predicts Cheating More Than Academic Struggles, Study Shows
7 Sep 14:50 | SciTech
Students who cheat in high school and college are highly likely to fit the profile for subclinical psychopathy, a personality disorder defined by erratic lifestyle, manipulation, callousness and antisocial tendencies, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. read more »
McDonald's At The Bottom Of Consumer Reports Burger Ratings
7 Sep 14:43 | USA News
McDonald's may have served billions of burgers, but according to a recent survey of 28,000 Consumer Reports' subscribers, they fall at the bottom of the list among fast-food restaurants. read more »
ADVISORY: Sierra Club Executive Director to Join Concerned Residents of TX, AR, OK, and LA at Rally in Dallas For Protection from Toxic Coal Ash
7 Sep 11:48 | USA News
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7 Sep 11:44 | USA News
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FBI Offers Reward For Information On Mosque Site Arson
5 Sep 13:56 | USA News
The FBI is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the person/persons responsible for committing arson at the future site of the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro.read more »
Americans Struggle With Long-Term Weight Loss
3 Sep 14:58 | SciTech
Only about one in every six Americans who have ever been overweight or obese loses weight and maintains that loss, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers. read more »
How Do We Protect America's Great Outdoors?
2 Sep 15:14 | SciTech
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Dear Peter,read more »[census-bureau-alert] UPDATED CENSUS NEWS: Census Bureau Provides Updated Look at Coastal Areas Potentially Impacted by Hurricane Earl
2 Sep 14:42 | Weather
THURSDAY, SEPT. 2, 2010
Michael Gregorio CB10-CN.73read more »Oil Rig Explodes in Gulf: Sierra Club Statement
2 Sep 14:19 | USA News
September 2, 2010
Contact: Kristina Johnson (415) 977-5619read more »Risk Of Marijuana's 'Gateway Effect' Overblown, Research Shows
2 Sep 14:10 | SciTech
New research from the University of New Hampshire shows that the "gateway effect" of marijuana – that teenagers who use marijuana are more likely to move on to harder illicit drugs as young adults – is overblown. read more »
Human Unconscious Is Transferred To Virtual Characters
2 Sep 14:08 | SciTech
Virtual characters can behave according to actions carried out unconsciously by humans, according to new research.read more »
Jamie Foxx Returns to FOX as Executive Producer of Sketch-Comedy Series
2 Sep 13:39 | USA News
FOX has picked up Jamie Foxx Project (working title), a half-hour sketch-comedy series executive-produced by Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx and set to debut in primetime during the 2010-2011 season. Rising actor and sketch-comedy star Affion Crockett (“The Boondocks,” “Dance Flick”) – whose incisive web shorts have created a cult following – will star in and also serve as a producer of this fast-paced comedy. read more »
Members Project from American Express Partners with FOX's Glee to Mobilize Fans for Charity Call to Action
2 Sep 13:39 | USA News
Already known for his big voice in the world of sports, Jason Whitlock's is getting bigger. read more »
Secrecy News -- 09/02/10
2 Sep 09:59 | US Politics and Govt
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[census-bureau-alert] REVISED MEDIA ADVISORY for Census Bureau Provides Look at Coastal Areas Potentially Impacted by Hurricane Earl
1 Sep 14:21 | Weather
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 1, 2010
Michael Gregorio CB10-CN.74read more »Study Shows That Teens Who Sleep Less Eat More Fatty Foods And Snacks
1 Sep 14:13 | SciTech
A study in the Sept. 1 issue of the journal Sleep shows that teens who slept less than eight hours per weeknight ate higher proportions of fatty foods and snacks than adolescents who slept eight hours or more. read more »
Text Messages Reveal the Emotional Timeline of September 11, 2001
1 Sep 14:09 | USA News
An analysis of text messages sent during the 9/11 terrorist attacks has found spiking anxiety and steadily increasing anger through that fateful day. read more »
FOX Sports and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Team Up For 2010 NFL Season
1 Sep 14:03 | Media
America's #1 sports network and top children's cancer hospital are tackling childhood cancer together this NFL season. This Fall, FOX Sports has teamed with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to help kids who are sidelined by cancer and other deadly diseases. FOX Sports Supports, the network's charitable initiative now in its third year, is a unique program that raises awareness, provides financial assistance and spurs volunteerism for health charities selected by FOX Sports employees. read more »
Members Project from American Express Partners with FOX's Glee to Mobilize Fans for Charity Call to Action
1 Sep 14:03 | USA News
Members Project® from American Express and TakePart have partnered with FOX’s critically acclaimed, award-winning hit series Glee on a new, first-of-its-kind campaign that provides fans with a passion for giving back an opportunity to take small steps to make a big difference – all with the lighthearted and inspirational voice for which Glee is known. read more »
U.S. Light Beer Consumption Declines
1 Sep 13:20 | USA News
Last year marked the third consecutive year of diminishing growth rates in the beer industry, dropping 2.1% to 2.877 billion cases. read more »
[census-bureau-alert] CENSUS NEWS: Census Bureau Provides Look at Coastal Areas Potentially Impacted by Hurricane Earl
1 Sep 13:18 | Weather
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 1, 2010
Michael Gregorio CB10-CN.74read more »Court Orders Patriot Coal to Pay $45 Million to Treat Toxic Selenium
1 Sep 11:54 | USA News
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View a web version: read more »[census-bureau-alert] Census Bureau News -- Facts for Features: Grandparents Day 2010: Sept. 12 (resend)
1 Sep 10:37 | US Politics and Govt
Grandparents Day 2010: Sept. 12
In 1970, Marian McQuade began a campaign to set aside a special day justread more »Tygacil (tigecycline): Label Change - Increased Mortality Risk
1 Sep 10:00 | USA News
Healthcare professionals should consider alternatives to Tygacil in patients with severe infections.read more »
Insider Readers Turn the Tide
31 Aug 20:18 | USA News
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America's Most Wanted to Examine Events of 9/11 on 24th Season Premiere Saturday, September 11, on FOX
31 Aug 16:39 | USA News
On a very special episode of America's Most Wanted, airing Saturday, Sept. 11 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX, host John Walsh will look back at the day that changed America forever. Reporting from Ground Zero, Walsh will take viewers through the events of September 11 and will offer updates on the search for those responsible. As part of the 24th season premiere, this retrospective will feature footage from Walsh’s visit to the site on September 13, 2001 – just two days after the attacks. read more »
[census-bureau-alert] Correction Note: Census Bureau Reports State and Local Government Employment Remains at 16.6 Million
31 Aug 13:26 | US Politics and Govt
Correction Note: Census Bureau Reports State and Local Government Emread more »
Big Ten Network Announces 13 New Episodes of 'Big Ten's Greatest Games'
31 Aug 12:21 | Media
Featuring bitter rivalries, bowl victories, down-to-the-wire finishes and star-making performances, the fourth season of The Big Ten's Greatest Games premieres Friday. New episodes will air at 6 PM ET for 13 straight Fridays this fall. read more »
[census-bureau-alert] Census Bureau News: State and Local Government Employment Remains at 16.6 Million
31 Aug 09:29 | USA News
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