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Steven Finn optimistic ahead of Middlesex T20 clash with Surrey

Steven Finn feels Middlesex’s Vitality Blast side possess similar qualities to the team that clinched the county’s first and only T20 triumph 11 years ago.




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Watford Ladies see off Chichester City to set up Middlesbrough Plate semi-final

Middlesbrough stand between Watford Ladies and a place in the FAWNL Plate final after the Golden Girls swept aside Chichester City 4-0 to march into the last four.




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Watford Ladies FAWNL Plate semi-final at Middlesbrough postponed

The bad weather has caused yet more frustration for Watford Ladies after their FAWNL Plate semi-final at Middlesbrough tomorrow was postponed.




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Watford Ladies beat Middlesbrough to set up FAWNL Plate final with West Bromwich Albion

Watford Ladies will face West Bromwich Albion in the final of the FA Women's National League Plate after beating Middlesbrough 2-0 in the semi-final on Sunday.




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ODD FELLOWS ROAD BRIDGE OVER RAILROAD TO CLOSE - Replacement of structure will take approximately one year

LYNCHBURG – Motorists who use Odd Fellows Road from the US 29 Business Lynchburg Expressway to access the Main Post Office, Division of Motor Vehicles or other businesses/organizations in the immediate area will need to use alternate routes beginning Monday, October 8. The bridge on Odd Fellows Road over the railroad will be closed for approximately one year beginning that date for replacement.





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Halliburton Lays Off Additional Staff in Houston

Approximately 984 employees were affected.




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Atlanta cat has her own address and mailbox

Piper, a black cat that's made her home in a drainage pipe along Atlanta's Beltline, has become the trail's unofficial mascot and even has a mailbox.




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Watery quinoa and other middle-class problems [Video]

The disappearing middle class is dealing with some serious #FirstWorldProblems, like watery quinoa and no Shiraz for the beef bourguignon.




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Why the Internet is so addictive

Facebook, Twitter, cat videos... Few people can resist the Internet, and here's why.




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Paddles, the first cat of New Zealand, has died

Paddles the polydactyl cat took Twitter by storm after being elected into office with her mom, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.




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Todd Palin's snowmobile series left out in the cold

Finally, it appears that the networks' love affair with the Palin family is coming to a merciful end.



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12 photos of cuddling animals to make Valentine's Day a little more snuggly

These adorable pictures are sure to warm even the coldest heart.




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Would you cuddle with a stranger?

Professional cuddling businesses are popping up across the country, and the world's first cuddling convention will take place this Valentine's Day.



  • Arts & Culture

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3 odd facts about the Venus, Jupiter alignment

The two brightest planets in the sky, Venus and Jupiter, will likely draw attention to the western sky as darkness falls this week.




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Tech-addled kids have trouble holding a pencil

In the Emoji Age, pencil-pushing may soon be a lost art.



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Sexual addiction not a 'real' mental disorder, study suggests

New research concludes that hypersexuality is not a neurological or physiological disorder, but just heightened libido.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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The Gulf spill: Hitting bottom in our addiction to oil

The oil spill drives home the consequences of our addiction.




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Stat freaks, you will love Poodwaddle

Global clock tallies environmental and energy impacts, and poses some frightening stats.




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Schools need to add MyPlate to nutrition curriculum

Schools don’t have to discard textbooks with the old food pyramid in them. They can supplement what they have with free material about MyPlate from the USDA.




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Some schools adding 'pink slime' back to the menu

More than twice as many states put in orders with the USDA this year for ground beef that may contain the controversial lean finely textured beef.




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Largest volcanic region on Earth found hidden underneath Antarctic ice

Geologists say they have found a range of volcanoes beneath the ice of Antarctica that rival those of east Africa and North America.



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Eco-friendly toys for toddlers

It’s easier than ever to make sure your purchase packs an activist punch. You can use your dollar for good, by choosing companies who make it their mission to




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Kate Middleton in hospital, pregnant with first child

Buckingham Palace finally puts the pregnancy rumors to rest by officially announcing that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting.



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Kate Middleton's baby registry to benefit charity?

Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, is reportedly being swamped with gifts from all around the world — including companies looking to score the benefit



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Hidden dangers in your baby's nursery [Infographic]

Make sure your new baby's room is safe and healthy for the whole family with these quick and easy tips.



  • Babies & Pregnancy

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Odd gadget holds both a smartphone and a baby bottle. But why?

Is the idea behind Swipe & Feed smartphone/baby bottle combo genius or ridiculous?



  • Babies & Pregnancy

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Video: Obama addresses U.N. on climate change

President Barack Obama challenged world leaders to join the United States in fighting global warming. Watch the entire 10-minute speech here.



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13-year-old to address U.N. on need for trees

German tree-planting advocate brings his Stop talking. Start planting message to the United Nations.




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7 ways to add a handful of nuts to your day

Good news. If you’ve been avoiding nuts because of their high fat content, new research says the fats in nuts can be good for you.




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22-year-old defies the odds with his wildlife photography

Photographer Oliver Hellowell believes anyone can accomplish their dreams — even if they have Down syndrome.




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Polar bear's origins still befuddles scientists

Polar bears and brown bears diverged much longer ago than previously thought.




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Finding hidden oil and gas plumes in the Gulf

Video: Below the surface, thousands of marine creatures are still in danger from the Gulf oil disaster.



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Mummy found hiding inside ancient Buddha statue

A Chinese statue of a Buddha has revealed a hidden surprise: The mummified remains of a monk who lived nearly 1,000 years ago.



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4 Buddhist holidays you've likely never heard of

Here are a few of the most popular Buddhist holidays explained.



  • Arts & Culture

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Selling Hummer to China: Good riddance!

There is indeed a national security issue raised by selling this ex-military brand to China. But it's not the U.S. that faces a threat from this boat anchor of




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Japanese homeowners to add climbing plants in place of window units this summer

As Japan faces energy restrictions after a particularly trying month of March, normally AC-happy citizens are faced with a daunting prospect: Getting through th




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London's flamboyant Olympic tower to get white-knuckle new addition

If there ever were a super-tall public sculpture begging for a tunnel slide ....



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280 miles of hidden British bike paths rediscovered on Google Street View

With help from Kickstarter, the campaign to revive an expansive network of long-forgotten 1930s-era cycleways in the U.K. begins.




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Why Greenlandic icebergs are melting in the middle of London

Now melting away in London, Olafur Eliasson's 'Ice Watch' is a public art installation with a dire message.



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Feeling chilly? We have a hot toddy for that

Jan. 11 is Hot Toddy Day, and we've got 5 recipes to take the chill off this winter.




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Christmas recipe: Panettone bread pudding

The traditional Italian holiday bread is used to make a warm, slightly sweet dessert.




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Chia pudding: A breakfast rich in omega-3

Switch from hot oatmeal to cool chia pudding for a chilled, healthy breakfast on a sweltering summer day.




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5 ways to add raw cocoa powder to your diet

Here are five delicious ideas for getting more healthy cocoa in your daily diet without any guilt.




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9 recipes for walnuts to add this super-nut into your diet

Walnuts offer so many health benefits, you'll want to add them to every meal. And we can help you with that!




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6 delicious recipes to add chia seeds to your daily diet

Chia seeds are touted for their fantastic health benefits. And thankfully there's a way to get them into just about every meal.




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Why you should add collard greens to your plate, and 6 tips for cooking them

These bitter cruciferous vegetables are an often-looked superfood — unless you live in the South, that is.




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What is Dudeism? And what does it have to do with Buddhism?

The Day of the Dude is now celebrated worldwide.



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Eruption adds to Indonesian island's pain

Volcano erupts on Indonesian island of Sulawesi, which had already been hit by a 7.5 earthquake and a tsunami.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Your choices matter, even if the consequences are hidden

The Rainforest Alliance's new video suggests what it would be like if the environmental consequences of your food choices happened in your own backyard.