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Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Nuclear reactor for power, is it safe?

Many countries now use nuclear reactors for power. A country like France needs nuclear power. France has very small natural energy resources. It must import three-quarters of its power needs, especially oil. So more and more reactors are built but the public are very worried by reactors. In France, Britain and America there have been big protest against reactors near cities. What are the dangers? Do people working in or near reactors suffer from radiation? The danger level for a man is about 170 millirems a year. Reactor workers only receive about 2 millirems from the reactor. In fact, we receive much more radiation from the earth and sky. Many rocks such as granite, give off a lot of radiation. People in the city of Aberdeen, Scotland, get a lot of radiation because the city is built of granite. They are perfectly healthy. Read more.

9 Ways to write an online dating profile to attract men/guys

Most people find it difficult to create an online dating profile. Actually, online dating profile is the first opportunity to attract your potential partner and one of the first steps towards success for singles. A good and fascinating online dating profile enables you to generate responses and dates with the right type of guys. So, keep in mind that your online dating profile must be written clearly, good and informative for guys who are interested in getting to know you further. The best manner to write a profile is to imagine yourself communicating someone new for the first time in your life. Avoid long essay and convoluted because no one likes to read long essays with information overload. Online dating profile is a personal ad but at the same time it shouldn’t be boring. Sprinkle with a bit sense of humor which is fun and intriguing potential partners. By following these nine ways, your online dating profile will become a magnet for guys / men.Read more.

The Maoris in New Zealand

In New Zealand, things change slowly. Life is quiet, unhurried and prosperous. The British explorer, Captain James Cook was the first European to visit New Zealand. He got here in 1796. Many traders followed him. At the first time, they were trading in wood, whale oil and other local products. They were classified as a tough crowd. Some were escaped criminals and others were people who wanted to leave industrial Europe. In 1840, New Zealand was a British colony. Many immigrants arrived from Europe, and the Maori natives were more numerous than other population. For the first Europeans, it was a hard life. Working very hard is main obligation. They had to clear the forests to make farmland then they brought sheep and cows from Australia. The farms slowly began to prosper. Besides it, New Zealand is well-known for its sheep and there are more than 60 million of them. They outnumber the 3 million people by twenty to one. New Zealand meat and dairy products go all over the world. Read more.

Wait, Where is The End of The World?

Wait, Where is The End of The World?

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Today in Slate: How the T-Mobile Merger Will Change the Industry; Plus, A Map of Protests in the Middle East

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Stab in the Dark

Stab in the Dark

A twist in the Lululemon murder story reminds us that most crime isn't random.

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The Key to Success in Libya Is Setting Low Expectations

The Key to Success in Libya Is Setting Low Expectations

Obama's reluctance to intervene is his most important tactical asset.

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Too Late and Too Weak

Too Late and Too Weak

The Republican candidates pummel President Obama's Libyan strategy.

By John Dickerson

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The 10 Most Common Scams in America

The 10 Most Common Scams in America

How the T-Mobile Merger Will Change the Industry ... and Your Cellphone Bill

How the T-Mobile Merger Will Change the Industry ... and Your Cellphone Bill

If America Gave Up Nuclear Power Tomorrow, Here's What Would Happen

If America Gave Up Nuclear Power Tomorrow, Here's What Would Happen

A Map Showing How Protests Have Spread Across the Middle East This Year

A Map Showing How Protests Have Spread Across the Middle East This Year

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Did Pre-Approved Interview Questions Cause Chris Brown's Tantrum?

By Maureen O'Connor

Did Pre-Approved Interview Questions Cause Chris Brown's Tantrum?

Did Pre-Approved Interview Questions Cause Chris Brown's Tantrum? Asked on live television about his history of violence, Chris Brown reportedly flew into a violent rage at Good Morning America today. Everyone agrees Chris was foolish not to expect that line of questioning—not least of all because GMA pre-approved it with Brown's handlers, according to TMZ and The View.

Is that ethical?

GMA interviewer Robin Roberts was right to ask Chris Brown about battering Rihanna—not because he agreed to it, but because it's relevant. If someone go on a major news show in the wake of a serious crime to promote an album that is all about the fallout from said crime (Chris' new album even has the word "forgive" in its title) then, yes, that crime will be a topic of conversation. An admitted criminal is set to earn millions singing for his redemption. If a journalist can't ask about the elephant in the room, then who the hell can?

News shows routinely ask subjects what they will or won't talk about in advance—in theory, this is so they don't waste precious air time on a series of "no comment" non-responses. In practice, publicists manipulate the system. On The View, Elisabeth Hasselbeck said Brown refused to come on their show because producers refused to take discussion of Rihanna off the table. How many refusals did it take before Chris' handlers walked back their demands? And who would have agreed to interview Brown if they hadn't?

This query is mostly hypothetical (neither GMA nor The View agreed to pull punches) but the whole conundrum is easily avoidable: Don't pre-approve difficult questions. Just ask them. If Chris Brown can't handle them, then he doesn't have to go on news shows. He doesn't need to have a public career, at all.

GMA did not respond to our request for comment. We'll update this post if they do.

Previously:

Chris Brown Flies Into Violent, Chair-Throwing Rage at Good Morning America
Did ABC Call the Cops on Chris Brown?

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1. New Details on U.S. Fighter Jet Crash in Libya

An American F-15E crashed near Benghazi overnight, with both pilots successfully ejecting. Babak Dehghanpisheh reports on the condition of one of the pilots and how he was treated by rebels.

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2. Yemen's President: I'll Step Down by 2012

With his position increasingly weakened by weeks of protests and high-profile defections on Monday, Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh has announced he'll step down by January 2012. But he warned that there could be a civil war if protests continue, and said he won't hand over power to the military, saying, "The era of coups is gone." Although it's a shift for Saleh, who had said he would remain in office until the end of his term in 2013, it may not be enough for the opposition, which promptly rejected his proposal and demanded a quicker exit. Meanwhile, two soldiers who defected to the rebels were reportedly killed in fighting with Republican Guards loyal to the president.

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MIDEAST PROTESTS
Egyptian Interior Ministry on Fire
Gov't says cops asking for better salaries were protesting.

2012
Rand Paul Exploring Presidential Bid
Just months after being elected to Senate.

JOURNALISM
Daily Caller Hires Ginni Thomas
Controversial wife of Supreme Court justice will be "special correspondent."

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Chris Brown Flips Out at ABC
Smashes window and storms out over Rihanna questions.

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