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An Ecological Paradise in Southern India? A Discussion About The Todas With Dr. Tarun Chhabra
Forbes - 5 Jan 2013 00:00
Dr. Tarun Chhabra © M. C. Tobias Environmentalism is, by definition, given to skepticism, dismay, political cynicism and the seemingly endless endeavors to guide human nature along a path more sustainable than that curr...
Cain Velasquez, Daniel Cormier and the American Kickboxing Academy Conundrum
Bleacher Report - 5 Jan 2013 21:36
Any time one specific fight camp produces more than a single top contender in any particular weight class, things get hairy. Training partners tend to frown upon fighting one another, despite the fact that they're willin...
Investors Who Think Venezuela's Economy Will Open Up After Chavez Have Another Thing Coming
Business Insider - 5 Jan 2013 18:14
All signs point to the fact that Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is not long for this world. The last reports of his condition say that his cancer treatment isn't going very well and that he's suffering from complicatio...
Essay: The Book Boys of Mumbai
The New York Times - 5 Jan 2013 08:54
Young peddlers in Mumbai can rattle off the titles of the pirated books they sell, but they cannot tell you what's inside.
Ravenscroft runner Wesley Frazier commits to Duke
News Observer - 5 Jan 2013 06:51
Wesley Frazier, one of the top girls distance runners in the nation, has committed to Duke.
Webcam Porn Actress Gets Into Fight With Daughter Live On Camera
The Huffington Post - 5 Jan 2013 00:22
Webcam pop-unders are THE WORST. Except when you're watching porn and you're greeted by the sounds of a massive fight brewing between a webcam porn actress and her daughter. That's what happened to Max Landis, who's amaz...
How to Prepare for CES 2013
Mashable - 5 Jan 2013 01:59
CEA president Gary Shapiro gives his personal suggestions on how to "survive" this year's CES forum. More About: CES 2013, technology, travel
Man Sets Online Dating Honey Trap to Recover iPhone
ABC News - 5 Jan 2013 17:45
Nadal Nirenberg posed as a flirty female in order to recover his iPhone.
Friend: They tried to run over us
CNN - 5 Jan 2013 08:06
A man describes the brutal rape of his friend and their struggle to find help after being dumped from a New Delhi bus.
You Have To Meet The Nice Guys Of OkCupid
Business Insider - 5 Jan 2013 18:12
When it comes to dating, tech savvy singles use OkCupid to find potential mates. It's typical to assume that nice guys finish last, and if you were to meet the gentlemen that Tumblr blog Nice Guys Of OkCupid has carefull...
California court overturns rape conviction because victim was not married
Fox News - 5 Jan 2013 07:44
An appellate court ruling overturning a rape conviction because the victim wasn't married prompted anger Friday from women's groups and a state legislator who plans to introduce a bill that would close the legal loophole...
Obama Could Name Chuck Hagel to Defense Post Next Week
The New York Times - 5 Jan 2013 04:07
Administration officials cautioned that President Obama had not made a final decision or offered Chuck Hagel the job, but those who know the former senator said all signs point to his selection.
Max Redfield commits to Notre Dame over USC
SB Nation - 5 Jan 2013 01:56
Notre Dame received some good news Friday during the Under Armour All-America Game. Max Redfield, a top safety recruit out of Mission Viejo (Calif.) High School, committed to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish over the USC Tr...
NHL Lockout: Who Has the Most to Lose as Time Runs Down?
Bleacher Report - 5 Jan 2013 23:59
The fight between the NHL and the NHL Players' Association is either nearing the end or nearing a long break. Gary Bettman has been threatening to cancel the season if an agreement is not reached soon. Based on his track...
Newsday, Like Twitter Users, Simply Cannot Tell Brian Kelly And Chip Kelly Apart
Dead Spin - 5 Jan 2013 23:58
Two college football coaches, both named Kelly. Chip has just completed a marvelous season marred only by the fact that his Oregon Ducks did not get to compete for a national championship and stand to finish third or per...
Cory Jefferson, Pierre Jackson lead Baylor to Big 12-opening 86-79 overtime win over Texas
Fox News - 5 Jan 2013 23:57
Cory Jefferson scored 25 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and made the tiebreaking free throws with 50 seconds left in overtime as Baylor opened Big 12 Conference play with an 86-79 victory over Texas on Saturday.
Movie Review: Django
OpEdNews - 5 Jan 2013 23:57
This, the ninth film directed by Quentin Tarantino, and a doozy. In order to discuss this, I have to look at it from two different positions: as a movie separate from cultural context, and then, as a cultural artifact.
Warney scores 18 points to lead Stony Brook to an easy 65-49 victory against New Hampshire
Fox News - 5 Jan 2013 23:56
Jameel Warney scored 18 points on 7-of-8 shooting from the field to lead Stony Brook to a 65-49 victory over New Hampshire in an America East Conference game on Saturday.
Keeping Ron Rivera is a Huge Mistake by Carolina Panthers
Bleacher Report - 5 Jan 2013 23:56
The Carolina Panthers have decided to stick with Ron Rivera as head coach, and that mistake is going to prove costly. Rivera has been mediocre at best in his two seasons roaming the sidelines, starting each season with a...
Bo Wallace throws 3 TD passes as resurgent Ole Miss overwhelms Pitt 38-17 in BBVA Compass Bowl
Fox News - 5 Jan 2013 23:56
Bo Wallace threw three touchdown passes and Mississippi beat Pittsburgh 38-17 in the BBVA Compass Bowl on Saturday to complete an impressive turnaround under first-year coach Hugh Freeze.
Seahawks vs. Redskins: 5 Keys to Sunday's Wild Card Showdown
Bleacher Report - 5 Jan 2013 23:53
Quite possibly the most intriguing matchup of the NFL's Wild Card Weekend will be played in the nation's capital. Two of the most impressive rookie quarterbacks in the game will take center stage, but running games and v...
NFL Wildcard Schedule 2013: Rating the Underdogs With Best Shot at Pulling Upset
Bleacher Report - 5 Jan 2013 23:52
The underdogs for the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs are the Cincinnati Bengals, Minnesota Vikings, Indianapolis Colts and the Washington Redskins, per OddsShark.com. Besides the Redskins, all of the underdog teams ...