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Katie Couric vs Ryan Seacrest

By RD Bentley on April 1, 2012 in

Thank You Matt, ERRR…I Mean George

Katie Couric, who serves as Special Correspondent for ABC News, will be co-hosting “Good Morning America” during the first week of April in 2012, filling in for Robin Roberts. In the promo video on GMA, Katie jokingly slams George Stephanopoulos by addressing him as Matt (Lauer), her former associate on the Today program at NBC.

Have you ever seen the video where Matt Lauer gets into an argument with Tom Cruise?

The Today show announced that this week there will be a returning Secret legend and  Sarah Palin will co-host on Tuesday.

The famous news anchor Katie Couric will begin her new talk show entitled ‘Katie’ on September 10, 2012. The show will be a mixture of The Oprah Winfrey Show and Today. Katie will work with an old friend, Jeff Zucker, a former executive producer of Today.

Will NBC hire Ryan Seacrest to do a morning television show? Is he ready to make a deal with Comcast?

The NBC network may be hoping that Ryan can take the spotlight from Katie, because the ratings game is always an issue. Especially when you’ve been number one for 16 years.

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Menopause Medicine Made From Horse Urine?

By RD Bentley on April 1, 2012 in

PREgnant MARes’ UrINe

A very popular medicine, called Premarin, is actually made from horse urine of pregnant mares. This has been one of the most prescribed drugs in the United States. It has been one of the best selling drugs in America.

Premarin is supposedly a form of hormone replacement therapy, called conjugated estrogens. Premarin pills are used most commonly in post menopausal women who have had a hysterectomy to treat hot flashes. Yet, many women take this medication for prevention of hot flashes, and various other conditions.

This type of medicine is also routinely used for treating osteoporosis, and as a replacement of estrogen for women having ovarian problems.

Another similar brand name is called Prempro.

Premarin increases the risk for heart attacks, strokes, blood clotting, breast cancer, uterine cancer, abnormal vaginal bleeding, liver disease, birth defects, etc.

Farms in North Dakota and Canada have been collecting urine from pregnant mares since 1942. This is absolutely big business. Yes, the more urine the more income.

Animal rights advocates have been reporting about the abuses being committed in the name of medical science. The retired mares, which can no longer produce foals, are often slaughtered. The foals that have no home are slaughtered.

It is reported that over 8 million women have taken this drug, that is made from horse urine. Estrogen taken from horse urine may be natural for a horse, but is this really natural for ladies?

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Venus Passes Through Pleiades

By RD Bentley on April 1, 2012 in

April 2 — April 8, 2012

This week, the bright planet Venus will pass through Pleiades in the evening sky. Look into the western sky at dusk to observe Venus and Pleiades, as both can be seen with the naked eye. This conjunction happens once every eight years. Pleiades is a well-known magnificent star cluster.

Venus has been very bright and noticeable as of late, if you’ve been scanning the heavens. Around 9:00 PM EST is a good time to go stargazing.

On Friday, the full moon will form a line with Spica and the planet Saturn. Both will be located to the left of the moon. This is looking at the eastern sky at dusk. The planet Mars can be spotted in the eastern sky as well, and it can be identified by its faint reddish glow.

The Big Dipper, which is part of the constellation Ursa Major, is in the northeastern sky at this time. The end stars point to Polaris, the Northern Star.

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Police Pull Batman Over

By RD Bentley on March 31, 2012 in

Batman Pulled Over But All Is Okay

Look, Batman is driving with no tags. The police are pulling him over to see what’s happening. Calling Gotham city. Robin must be on vacation. Nice Lamborghini Batman!

A commenter suggested that the man dresses up as Batman as part of a program that cheers up kids with terminal cancer, and he does it for free. Thank you Batman.

Now, let’s get a picture of Batman for the nice police.

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Trending News From Digg

By RD Bentley on March 31, 2012 in ,

The Widget Generator can be found at Digg.

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The Story Of 500 Nations

By RD Bentley on March 30, 2012 in

500 Nations The Story of Native Americans – 1 (I, II)

This video is called 500 Nations. It is an eight part documentary on the Native Americans of North and Central America. It documents from pre-Columbian to the end of the 19th century. Much of the information comes from text, eyewitnesses, pictorials, and computer graphics. The series was hosted by Kevin Costner, narrated by Gregory Harrison, and directed by Jack Leustig.

500 Nations is a remarkable documentary, telling the Native American story the way it deserves to be told. Enough of the distortion and stereotyping that’s often portrayed in the history annals. The subject cannot be ignored any longer.

This is the real deal. You just don’t see many documentary films with a punch like this one — informative, honest, riveting, emotional, dignified, and very impressive. It truly brings to light the suffering these people endured.

Kevin Costner and friends do a superb job about a very disturbing topic.

500 Nations The Story of Native Americans — Part 2 (III, IV)

Cauldrons Of War — Part 1 (V)
Cauldrons Of War — Part 2
Cauldrons Of War — Part 3
Cauldrons Of War — Part 4

Removal of War and Exile in the East — Part 1 (VI)
Removal of War and Exile in the East — Part 2
Removal of War and Exile in the East — Part 3
Removal of War and Exile in the East — Part 4

Roads Across the Plains — Part 1 (VII)
Roads Across the Plains — Part 2
Roads Across the Plains — Part 3
Roads Across the Plains — Part 4

Attack on Culture — Part 1 (VIII)
Attack on Culture — Part 2
Attack on Culture — Part 3
Attack on Culture — Part 4

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How To Choose Clothes Washing Machine

By RD Bentley on March 28, 2012 in

Top Rated in Clothes Washing Machines

Top Rated (Learn More)

1. Panda Small Mini Portable Compact Washer Washing Machine 5.5lbs Capacity

2. Haier HLP21N Pulsator 1-Cubic-Foot Portable Washer

3. Haier HLP23E Electronic 1-1/2-Cubic-Foot Touch Pulsator Top-Loading Portable Washing Machine

4. Amana 3.5 -Cubic Foot Front Load Washer, NFW7300WW, White

5. Avanti Portable Small Washing Machine, Steel

6. Top Load Washer With 3.3 cu. ft. Stainless Steel Wash Tub (Speed Queen)

7. Haier HLP21E 6.6-Pound Pulsator Wash with Stainless Steel Tub

8. Amana 3.4-Cubic Foot Traditional Top-Load Washer, NTW4501XQ, White

9. Eco-egg Automatic Mini Washing Machine

10. Electrolux : EIFLW55HIW 27 Washer Island White

Best Sellers in Clothes Washing Machines

  • Best Sellers in Clothes Washing Machines (Learn More)
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    • Top Load Washing Machine

    I am partial to the Whirlpool clothes washing machine, and I prefer the top loading one myself. I can tell you from previous experience, the older ones were built like tanks. Many have lasted 20 years and longer! This kind of service is getting hard to find these days.

  • Despite the bad reviews and lack of reviews, I would strongly consider the Whirlpool WTW4800XQ 27 Top-Load Washer 3.4 cu. ft. Capacity Quiet Spin Technology. This washer is in the $400 range and is considered a budget buy. This is my first choice. The one complaint on this washer and many of the new ones — the lid locks. Not really a big deal since you can get it to open by stopping the machine and restarting. Still considered a pain by some users.
  • Here’s a washer made in America! The Top Load Washer With 3.3 cu. ft. Stainless Steel Wash Tub is made by Speed Queen. The reviews give this one high marks. It looks promising, but the price is a bit higher than the Whirlpool — $789.00.
  • Another alternative one might consider is the GE GTWN3000MWS 27 Top-Load Washer, 3.6 cu. ft. Capacity. Some have had very good luck with GE washers.

    • Front Load Washing Machine

  • For those that are fans of the front loaders, the Samsung WF210ANW 3.5 cu. Ft. High Efficiency Front-Load Washer – White seems to be at the top of the list. Many have given high marks for this washing machine. Very popular.
  • An alternative — the Samsung WF330ANW 3.7 cu. ft. High Efficiency Front-Load Washer – White. Go figure, another Samsung.

    • * Great deals on appliances can be found at BestBuy.com.

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    Hunger Games A Box Office Smash

    By RD Bentley on March 26, 2012 in

    Thee Hunger Games Ultimate Hope Trailer (2012) HD Movie

    The Hunger Games opened with a staggering $155 million at U.S. and Canadian box offices, according to a Reuters report, making it an instant box office smash.

    Via YouTube:
    Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the evil Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. A twisted punishment for a past uprising and an ongoing government intimidation tactic, The Hunger Games are a nationally televised event in which “Tributes” must fight with one another until one survivor remains. Pitted against highly-trained Tributes who have prepared for these Games their entire lives, Katniss is forced to rely upon her sharp instincts as well as the mentorship of drunken former victor Haymitch Abernathy. If she’s ever to return home to District 12, Katniss must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love. THE HUNGER GAMES is directed by Gary Ross, and produced by Nina Jacobson’s Color Force in tandem with producer Jon Kilik. Suzanne Collins’ best-selling novel, the first in a trilogy published by Scholastic that has over 16 million copies in print in the United States alone, has developed a massive global following.

    Top 10 Box Office at Fandango.com.

    1. The Hunger Games
    2. 21 Jump Street
    3. Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax
    4. John Carter
    5. Act of Valor
    6. Project X
    7. A Thousand Words
    8. October Baby
    9. Safe House
    10. Journey 2: The Mysterious Island

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    More Newspapers Charging For Online Access

    By RD Bentley on March 26, 2012 in

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    More newspapers are charging for online access and are asking a premium for the content.

    If you have enjoyed the free Los Angeles Times online newspaper of the past, be advised that the free is over. Digital access to the LA Times will cost you $3.99 a week.

    In case you haven’t noticed lately, there is blood on the newsroom floor in many towns across the United States.

    From Wikipedia:

    Newsprint In Decline

    According to Newspaper Association of America, average U.S. daily circulation in 2006 on a typical weekday was 52.3 million (53.2 million on Sundays), compared with 62.5 million in 1986 (58.9 million on Sundays) and 57.0 million in 1996 (60.8 million on Sundays). According to NAA, daily ad revenues (not adjusted for inflation) reached their all-time peak in 2000, and by 2007 had fallen by 13%.

    It will be interesting to see how this plays out in the future. While traditional newsprint is in the decline, paradoxically, websurfers enjoy reading news online. The question is, will readers pay for online newspapers? This question has been hovering around the blogosphere for a few years now.

    Poynter media expert Bill Mitchell said that in order for a paywall to generate sustainable revenue, newspapers must create “new value” (higher quality, innovative, etcetera) in their online content that merits payment which previously free content did not.

    Will you pay for online news?

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    Keeping A Tomato Fresh

    By RD Bentley on March 25, 2012 in

    Add A Tomato Saver To The Refrigerator Produce Bin

    Nothing like a crisp tomato to add flavor to any meal. The downfall is, if you fail to finish said tomato at once, you have to store it in the refrigerator. The tomato will turn mushy if not used quickly enough, hence you are often left with a soggy tomato of no value (aside from tossing at your pesky neighbors while they’re unaware, but don’t get any ideas). How, then, does one go about keeping a tomato fresh?

    Here’s a great place to start. The Tomato Saver by Gourmac looks cute, saves on the plastic bill, and also makes it easier to spot the tomato in the immeasurable void that is known as a refrigerator.

    Hey — the Tomato Saver may not change your life, but it looks nice, it works, it makes you look cool (it’s quite chic), and it would make a good gift for someone. Tomatoes sure cost a fortune at the supermarket these days! True?

    Other savers to consider: Hutzler Garlic Saver, Hutzler Onion Saver, Yellow, Hutzler 58 Lemon / Lime Saver, Harold Import Company Avo Saver, and Hutzler Pepper Saver, Green.

    Here’s more in the Kitchen And Dining section.

    Just twist the lid on the top of this gadget and you’re in business.

    Here’s a quick question to stir the neighborhood. Is the tomato a vegetable or a fruit?

    On May 10, 1893, in the Supreme Court case Nix v. Hedden, the court unanimously decided in favor of the defense and found that the tomato was classified as a vegetable, based on the ways in which it is used, and the popular perception to this end. So, in a legal sense, the tomato is a vegetable.

    Botanically, a tomato is a fruit.

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