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How Fakebook Works
Saturday, 02 April 2011 05:15

Let's face it: Your life is just too busy for you to take the time to stay on top of your Facebook friends list. Wouldn't it be nice if you could put your profile on autopilot? That's what Fakebook is for.

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How 3 - in - 1 Credit Reports Work
Friday, 23 July 2010 08:20

FICO's latest analysis of consumer credit reports shows that 25.5 percent of Americans now have a credit score of 599 or below, which marks them as risks for lenders. How can you get a handle on your credit health?

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How the Amazon Kindle Works
Thursday, 22 July 2010 09:20

Monday, Amazon.com reported that its Kindle e-book sales have overtaken its hardback book sales. How does a book get from Amazon's e-book store to the Kindle?

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5 Most Destructive Storms
Wednesday, 21 July 2010 16:16

Several tornadoes ripped through Oklahoma and Kansas on Monday, killing at least five people and injuring dozens, as well as causing severe damage to homes. How do they compare to some of the most destructive storms of all time?

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First-time Homebuying 101
Wednesday, 21 July 2010 16:16

According to the National Association of Realtors, median home prices rose in nearly 60 percent of U.S. cities during the first quarter of 2010, a sign that the housing market may be improving. What do you need to know about buying your first home?

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How does childhood obesity work?
Wednesday, 21 July 2010 16:16

First Lady Michelle Obama recently unveiled a 70-point plan for reducing childhood obesity within a generation. What causes childhood obesity in the first place, and how can you tell if a child is at risk?

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Is your drywall making you sick?
Wednesday, 21 July 2010 16:16

One of the companies involved in litigation over Chinese-made drywall, Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin Co., is now negotiating settlements with builders that used its drywall product. How can you tell if you have toxic drywall in your home?

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Are social networking sites addictive?
Wednesday, 21 July 2010 16:16

A new study commissioned by the U.K.'s National Family Week shows that 40 percent of girls ages 8 to 15 identify Facebook as one of the most important things in their lives. Could this level of attachment to a social networking site be dangerous?

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10 Amazing Telescopes
Wednesday, 21 July 2010 16:16

According to a new report in The Astrophysical Journal Letters, the Hubble space telescope has discovered a Milky Way planet that's in the process of being devoured by a star. How does the Hubble compare to some other amazing telescopes in size and power?

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How Black Holes Work
Wednesday, 21 July 2010 16:16

New findings presented at the 216th meeting of the American Astronomical Society suggest that two unusual black holes may help astronomers understand more about the evolution of galaxies. How do black holes form in the first place?

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How Unemployment Works
Wednesday, 21 July 2010 16:16

New data from the Department of Labor show that the U.S. economy added 290,000 jobs in April, but the jobless rate also rose to 9.9 percent -- a sign that more people may be looking for work. What steps must a person take to collect unemployment benefits?

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