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The Taos Hum

Some residents and visitors in the small city of Taos, New Mexico, have for years been annoyed and puzzled by a mysterious and faint low-frequency hum in the desert air. Oddly, only about 2 percent of Taos residents report hearing the sound. Some believe it is caused by unusual acoustics; others suspect mass hysteria or some secret, sinister purpose. Whether described as a whir, hum, or buzz and whether psychological, natural, or supernatural no one has yet been able to locate the sound's origin.[...]

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Top 10's Unexplained Phenomenon

Google has came up with a the best mystery this morning. If you go to Google's homepage (see below) and click on today's Google doodle, which is an image of a UFO, it takes you to to a over&wshyp;arching search for the term, "unexplained phenomenon." Moreover, as of Unexplained Phenomenon: A Mystery Created by Google? this writing, two of the top Google search terms are the aforementioned "unexplained phenomenon" and "top 10 unexplained phenomena." What is baffling to many Web surfers about the Google unexplained phenomenon phenomenon is that typically, a Google doodle corresponds surrounded by a particular worry the as a vacation or the birthday of a well&wshyp;known person. But that performs not appear to be the state of affairs this morning. [...]

Police still waiting to talk to Woods about accident Orlando, FL (Sports Network)

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Florida Highway Patrol was unable to speak with Tiger Woods again on Saturday regarding his car accident that occurred in the early hours Friday morning. Woods hit a fire hydrant and then a tree on a neighbor's property as he left his residence around 2:25 a.m. (et) Friday morning. According to reports, Woods' wife, Elin, broke out a window in his SUV and then removed the No. 1 player in the world from the vehicle.
When police arrived, they found Woods on the ground with cuts on his face and blood in his mouth. He was transported to the hospital and released later Friday.
Florida Highway Patrol attempted to speak with Woods early Friday evening, but were told by Elin Woods, that the 14-time major champion was resting. The troopers agreed to return to the residence on Saturday to speak with Woods.
However, that meeting never happened.
"The Florida Highway Patrol has received information that Tiger Woods and his wife were not available to be interviewed as we had previously scheduled," stated Kim Montes, a sergeant with the FHP's Orlando division, in a statement.
"This announcement came from his Woods' agent. Troopers were asked to return on Sunday. This is still an ongoing crash investigation."
Montes also noted that no further information would be released until after the investigation into the crash was complete. The 911 tapes could be released as early as Sunday, but no specific timeline was given on their release.
Woods is scheduled to host and play in the Chevron World Challenge starting on Thursday, December 3. The tournament benefits the Tiger Woods foundation.
There has been no direct comment from the Woods' camp since a brief statement Friday afternoon. He is scheduled to have a press conference on Tuesday regarding the Chevron World Challenge, which he missed last year while rehabilitating from knee surgery.

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Top 50 World's Youngest Billionaires , Billionaire Cities, Billionaire Toys For Sale

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Shari Arison
Chairman, Arison Holdings
Israel
Israel's richest woman, daughter of cruise line magnate Ted Arison. Inherited big stake in his empire, including Israel's largest lender, Bank Hapoalim; largest real estate developer, Housing&Construction; and his charitable foundation. Dogged by scornful media coverage and a barrage of scandals involving husbands and exes. Plans to invest more than $100 million in clean energy ventures this year. Also runs a new-age nonprofit, Essence of Life, which promotes spirituality and the quest for inner peace.
Charlene Begley
Chief executive, president, Enterprise Solutions, General Electric
U.S.
The top woman exec at GE and chief executive of the newly created Enterprise Solutions. Until recently, was also heading the $17.7 billion (revenue) GE Industrial, the appliances unit that will soon be spun off. Led last year's sale of GE's underperforming plastics business to a Saudi Arabian company for $11.6 billion. Previously headed GE Fanuc, GE Transportation and GE Plastics. On the board of the World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders.
Mindy Grossman
Chief executive, HSN
U.S.
Grossman is chief executive of HSN, including the home shopping network, HSN.com and Cornerstone retail catalogs, which were spun off as a standalone public company from Barry Diller's IAC in August. Charged with making over HSN since IAC hired her in 2006, Grossman has had a 30-year retail career with stints at Nike and Ralph Lauren. She did not complete her undergraduate degree.
Salma Hareb
Chief executive officer, Economic Zones World
United Arab Emirates
Hareb, 42, has been expanding around the world. In July, purchased a U.K. distribution warehouse developer from Wal-Mart; earlier this year, announced plans to invest $800 million to develop a major coastal distribution hub in South Carolina. A unit of Dubai World, the giant government-owned investment company, EZW operates business parks in Africa, Russia, China, India and Europe. Its Dubai flagship, Jebel Ali Free Zone, of which she is chief exec, generated $69 billion in trade last year. Wanted to become a doctor before switching to computers. In 1997, she joined Jebel Ali as a strategic planner and moved up to CEO in 2005. "It was natural," she says.
Ellen Malcolm
Founder and president, EMILY's List
U.S.
One of the most well-connected women in American politics. In 1985 she founded EMILY'S ("Early money is like yeast") List, a political action committee (PAC) that backs and supports female, pro-choice Democrats for political offices. The group began humbly with Malcolm and a few friends writing fundraising letters in her basement. Today, with 101,000 members and more than $24 million raised for the current election cycle, it's one of the richest PACs in the country. Malcolm also co-chaired Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.
Cindy McCain
First lady candidate
U.S.
Press-shy wife of Republican presidential nominee John McCain. Former special education teacher, 54, took over father's Anheuser-Busch beer distributorship, Hensley&Co., in 2000. From 1988 to 1995, founded and ran American Voluntary Medical Team, organizing medical trips to disaster areas. Subsequently founded Hensley Family Foundation, now called the McCain Family Foundation, funding children's programs. Owns a minority stake in the Arizona Diamondbacks baseball team with her children.
Michelle Obama
First lady candidate
U.S.
Former corporate lawyer, 44, now on leave of absence from her role as vice president for community and external affairs at University of Chicago Hospitals to campaign with her husband, Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama. Princeton graduate went on to Harvard Law School; returned to hometown of Chicago to work for law firm Sidley Austin. Worked as assistant to Chicago mayor and then assistant commissioner of planning and development. Serves on the board of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Mother of two young daughters often addresses work-life balance issues.
Sarah Palin
Alaska governor, vice presidential candidate
U.S.
Alaska's first female governor became the first woman to be picked by the Republican party as candidate for vice president. The 44 year-old former journalist entered politics in 1992 as city council member in Wasilla, Ala., before becoming its mayor and the state's governor in 2006 where she has championed ethics reform and stopped the $400 million "bridge to nowhere". The athlete, hunter and former beauty queen is the mother of five, including a son who enlisted in the Army last year.
Navanethen Pillay
Human rights commissioner, United Nations
Switzerland
Named to her post in July and most recently at the International Criminal Court in the Hague, she gained a reputation for speaking against gender-based crimes when she headed the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. Daughter of a bus driver and an uneducated mother, Pillay became a defense lawyer for political prisoners under apartheid, then the first non-white woman on South Africa's High Court. Current challenge: handling efforts to impose sanctions on Zimbabwe.
Carolyn Reidy
President and chief executive, Simon&Schuster
U.S.
Had big shoes to fill when she took the helm in December 2007. Reidy, who had been focusing on the editorial side of the business, is learning how to keep authors and investors happy. Joined the CBS-owned publishing firm in 1992. Has overseen bestselling books: the YOU: series with Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz, The Secret by Rhonda Byrne and Living History by Hillary Rodham Clinton. Plans to take the 84-year-old company into the next era by embracing digital publishing and marketing.
Sheryl Sandberg
Chief operating officer, Facebook
U.S.
Facebook stole its recently appointed chief operating officer from rival Google. Sandberg is charged with leading Facebook's efforts to make money from its social networking site and developing its business model. During her tenure at Google, built the online operations of AdSense and AdWords, accounting for a majority of Google's $16.6 billion revenue last year. Prior to joining Google in 2001, was Chief of Staff for the U.S. Treasury under Clinton. Also a consultant with McKinsey&Co. and an economist with the World Bank. Was instrumental in launching Google's philanthropy.
Maryam Sharaf
Group chief financial officer, Dubai World
United Arab Emirates
The low-key Sharaf holds the financial reigns of one of the world's biggest holding companies. Government-owned firm is behind some of the grandiose developments in Dubai, including a Trump partnership. It is also the third largest port operator in the world, sparking a controversy two years ago when Congress forced it to relinquish its management of major U.S. ports. Sharaf minored in accounting at Capital University in Ohio, and then worked in finance at the Dubai subsidiary of ConocoPhillips between 1986 and 2003.
Andrea Wong
Chief executive and president, Lifetime Entertainment Services
U.S.
Played a major role in shaping reality TV as former head of alternative programming at ABC. At ABC, the MIT-educated Wong oversaw hits like The Bachelor, Extreme Makeover and the U.S. version of Dancing with the Stars. Now in her second year at the helm of Lifetime. Recent successes: a revamped Web site and the popular original series Army Wives. Trying to poach fantasy fashion design hit Project Runway from rival Bravo TV.
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Video: SMU 95Yard Soccer Goal Hits By a Freshman

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By Chris Chase

Southern Methodist University freshman Ryan Rosenbaum still has a lot of collegiate soccer ahead of him, but he'll be hard pressed to ever score as memorable a goal as he did Wednesday night.

Up 2-1 against No. 16 Tulsa, SMU was on its heels trying to keep the Hurricanes from setting up the equalizer in the 63rd minute of their Conference USA game. Tulsa controlled possession, but an errant pass found the freshman Rosenbaum, who attempted to clear the ball downfield. Things ended up working out slightly better than expected:














The goal, which was kicked from approximately 95 yards out, ended up being the game winner for SMU, who downed the 16th ranked Hurricanes, 3-2. Rosenbaum's kick had plenty of wind behind it (check out the American flag blowing behind the goal) and also benefited from a huge bounce that looked like it came more off concrete than grass.

It wasn't just Rosenbaum's first college goal, it was his first college shot on goal. The Tulsa game was just the fourth in which the freshman from Washington, D.C., had played. As a defender, he's not counted on for offense. Maybe he will be now.
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What happens when your Mom cancels your WoW account…

Parents just don’t understand. We don't either - what WAS he trying to do with his remote control?

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Entourage season 6 episode 11 online

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Entourage may have missed out on the Best Comedy Series Emmy but so performs not unkind it has lost viewers as well. The HBO hit carries on to raise viewership due to its great making and acting. For its then episode, Eric becomes nervous throughout a medical problem while Drama becomes too emotional in his Melrose Place audition. Entitled Scared Straight, here's further nearly it: "Eric visits the doctor's office ensuing attaining chosen unsavory news according to Drama something like his fresh fling. Ari looks at Terrance following he unexpectedly supplies to real estate deal Ari his share of his agency. Meanwhile, Turtle prepares for Jamie-Lynn's departure and Drama's
emotions get the better of him through his audition for Melrose 2009." Find out more when Scared Straight airs afterward week.

The summary of such a week's episode and the online video to be had as of that bringing about are requested below. As this moment entry is written before the verify airs, only one video is available. Watch the Entourage season 6 episode 11 (6.11, Scared Straight) online video below. More Entourage Scared Straight, season 6 episode 11 online, videos (s06e11) ought to be posted here soon. For now, right here is more of the episode's story and the very brief clip.

 Eric visits the doctor's office after receiving Other unsavory shocker out of Drama about his newly drafted fling. Ari investigates Terrance after he unexpectedly proposals to purchase Ari his share of his agency. Meanwhile, Turtle prepares for Jamie-Lynn's departure and Drama's emotions get the best of him during his audition for Melrose 2009.



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Apple And Orange Exclusive Deal For iPhone

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O2's exclusive deal with Apple is to come to an end, after Orange announced that it will also sell the iPhone later this year
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Gaddafi blasts big powers at UN

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LIBYAN leader Muammar Gaddafi had a lot to gripe about. He was jet-lagged. There was no comfortable place to pitch his tent. Some of the diplomats on the floor of the UN General Assembly were distracted.
''Please pay attention!'' he said at one point during his 96-minute speech, his first to the General Assembly in his 40 years as a leader.
Clad in a flowing cloak with a black pin in the shape of Africa sparkling on its front, Mr Gaddafi did not mention the release of convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi from a Scottish prison last month. His speech veered from harsh denunciations of the invasion of Iraq - the ''mother of all evils'' - to praise for Barack Obama.
His rambling address not only threw the General Assembly's schedule into disarray - he had been allowed 15 minutes - but took in an attempt to tear up a copy of the UN charter, talk of reparations for colonialism and even the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
''I'm jet-lagged,'' he said, complaining he had been awake since 4am and demanding the UN be moved out of the United States, whose security measures were like ''being a prisoner in the Guantanamo camp, where there is no free movement''.
This was presumably a reference to his experiences in Bedford, New York, where he had planned to pitch a large tent for the duration of the General Assembly. After a day of protest by residents, rabbis, human rights groups and families of Lockerbie bombing victims, many waving signs calling him a ''murderer'', the Gaddafi team literally packed their tent after receiving a stop-work order.
It had been on land owned by billionaire Donald Trump and leased to the United Arab Emirates. Mr Gaddafi was believed to have been staying with the Libyan ambassador and planned to use the tent for functions.
Mr Obama and the US team chose not to stay for Mr Gaddafi's speech, but those who did were treated to his views on swine flu (it might have been made by the military in a lab so companies could make money on the vaccine) and to the dictator who styles himself ''King of the Kings of Africa'' calling the US President ''our son Obama''.
Bemused diplomats then heard him suggest that Israel was behind JFK's assassination, because Kennedy wanted to investigate its nuclear plant.
The only comment that seemed to draw support was his critique of the UN Security Council. While his efforts to rename it the ''terror council'' might have been viewed as over the top, the criticism that it is too narrowly based resonated with many.
Mr Gaddafi's idea that membership should be expanded to include a permanent seat for the African Union, Latin America and perhaps someone else - he suggested Australia - hit a chord. ''Maybe we can assign a permanent seat that will be given to them by rotation every six months … perhaps Japan, Australia, maybe outside any union or Australia, or any other country,'' he said.
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Gaddafi's UN speech 'radical, detailed': Libyan media

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The Libyan media on Thursday hailed leader Muammer Gaddafi's epic 95-minute speech at the United Nations as radical, detailed and in-depth.

The speech, which has been ridiculed elsewhere as rambling and eccentric - at one point Gaddafi demanded to know who killed president John Kennedy in 1963 - was widely praised by the Libyan domestic media.

On Wednesday night, Gaddafi spoke for nearly 100 minutes - way beyond the allotted time of 15 minutes per speaker - and attacked several UN programmes and demanded reform that would give the General Assembly sole authority.

The Libyan official news agency JANA said that through the speech, Gaddafi presented "radical solutions that can shake the structure of the UN".

The Alshames newspaper said that Gaddafi had presented a "detailed in-depth analysis of the United Nation".

"He amazed people... and gave a 100-minute of final and decisive solutions for problems that started since the first world war," wrote the paper.

During his speech, Gaddafi repeatedly singled out the UN Security Council and veto-wielding permanent members, calling that body a "terror council".

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When he first arrived at the UN building in New York, Gaddafi scribbled the phrase "we are here" on his seat.

"Today, the voice of Gaddafi is heard all over the world... Today, his thoughts shook the old building of the United Nations and blow up the old minds of a world that lives in the shadows of WWII's outcomes," said the editorial of the daily al-Jamahiriya newspaper.

The editorial said: "For the first time, people throughout the world can breath after leader Muammer Gaddafi's speech in the UN."

Gaddafi said he spoke on behalf of the African Union because Libya currently holds the chairmanship of the organisation. His appearance drew protesters outside the building.

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Susan Boyle "Very Wild Horses" on America's Got Talent (VIDEO)

After top notch everyone's hearts last year, Susan Boyle constructed her 2009 debut on America's Got Talent last night, in on a rousing rendition of "Wild Horses."






Susan Boyle sang the Rolling Stone's classic with plenty of charm and grace, and reminded any person why she was a prefered go on year. There's continued mich speculation about whether all the fame and deliberation might undergo been too significantly for Susan Boyle, but she with out a doubt seemed to be at her better persist night! Great to see her carry on to shining.

 Susan Boyle "Wild Horses" on America's Got Talent (VIDEO)

 9/16/2009 Susan Boyle - Wild Horses * Americas Got Talent 2009 HD. The closing ten performers send back to the stage to find out out how the American audience has voted, and the winner of the competition, who am able to take away the $1 million prize and the title of most talented American, is announced.

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How Serious Is Swine Flu?

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The United Kingdom has become the latest country to confirm cases of the swine flu. At the same time, the World Health Organization has raised its alert level from 3 to 4. With 150 people already killed in Mexico, the WHO revealed that the influenza virus has the sustainability for human-to-human transmission and can cause community level outbreaks.

One can recall a similar outbreak known as bird flu which was more risky than H1N1 virus. According to Professor Neil Ferguson of the World Health Organization, H1N1 is nothing when compared to other similar outbreaks such as SARS or the 1918 Spanish flu.

According to the professor, the evidence is clear that the United Kingdom is headed for a swine influenza pandemic in the coming months. However, it would be difficult to determine the extent of the epidemic since this is usually the time of the year when flu is prominent in the United Kingdom.

It is likewise almost sure that if the H1N1 outbreak disappears in the coming weeks, there might still be an outbreak of the virus in the autumn. If the situation indeed transforms into an epidemic, then 30% - 40% of the general population might become susceptible to infection. Professor Ferguson believes that any outbreak might become longer since the summer season in the United Kingdom is fast approaching.

On the other hand, Sir Liam Donaldson, who is concurrent Chief Medical Officer for England, believes that this new strain of H1N1 virus is something which people has natural immunity and has not received any vaccination yet. For this reason, one becomes susceptible to infection and spread to other people.
However, there is no sufficient information about the virus yet and H1N1 is still a subject of studies by major laboratories in the world. Once there is sufficient information about the virus, only then can it be possible to make improved predictions about individuals who are at higher risk and likely to have serious complications.

At present, the situation in Mexico is creating confusion and it is hard to make a firm a conclusion about what is likely to happen. In any case, there is a need to be ready for any untoward incidents that may happen.

Professor John Oxford, meanwhile, believes that the H1N1 outbreak is not as alarming as the H5N1 bird flu virus. He believes that the country can provide the basic H1N1 immunity for the population. The outbreaks outside of Mexico have not resulted to deaths which is an indication that the virus is not that aggressive.

Aside from that, the summer months is fast approaching so it is less probable for the H1N1 virus to cause an outbreak as well. In any case, the United Kingdom has enough antiviral medicines to treat half of the population.

With this in mind, there is no cause for worry about the H1N1 virus, as it appears that it would cause an outbreak that would be felt all over the world and increase mortality rates.

The outbreak of H1N1 began in Mexico City and as of today has resulted to the death of 42 people and more than 800 confirmed cases of swine flu infection. Although it has now spread in 22 countries, it is believed that this new virus outbreak would not be result to a pandemic and is milder than similar virus infections.

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