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The leaning tower of Pisa will be safely standing for another 300 years, according to an engineer who's been monitoring the somewhat wonky building in Italy. ""All of our expectations have been confirmed," Professor... Diet food 'may fuel obesity risk'
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Many in the media this morning have reported the story of the benefits office in Newcastle, whose staff have been told to mark locations on their desks with ‘black tape’ as part of a £7.4 million Lean... Chubby children in London plan lean Christmas
"Christmas pickings will be leaner this year for several overweight children in London primed to fill up on healthy food such as Brussels sprouts and fruit instead of extra helpings of turkey stuffing and pudding."Last year, in my stocking I had lots of chocolates. This year...The Green Papers -- Midterm Election USA 2006
U.S. Senate / U.S. House / Statewide offices.The Bay Area Holds Its Collective Breath As the A's Head Home to Clinch
"Tuesday morning I found myself arriving at work both excited and downcast. I knew why I was excited: because the anticipation of a playoff game includes an unmistakable blend of "hoprehension"--the mixture that is equal parts "hope" and "apprehension". Why was I subdued?...
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