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Post by **noreply66** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 5:45 pm

Thanks to federal protection,the once endangered alligator population in Florida has now reached 1 million.

The Washington Times

Post by **noreply66** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 2:53 pm

Of the 74 companies that joined the Bush administration's voluntary "Climate Leaders" program,half have still not even set targets for reducing their greenhouse gas emissions.

The Washington Post

Post by **noreply66** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 10:53 am

16-year-olds drivers are 20 times more likely than an adult to have an auto accident

Chicago Tribune

Post by **noreply66** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 7:09 am

Over 25 years,aids has killed 25 million people worldwide.Another 65 million people are now infected,and one-third of new infections are transmitted heterosexually.

Newsday

Post by **noreply66** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 10:53 pm

High gas prices are fueling a boom in the sale of motorcycles,which get an average 50 miles per gallon.More than 350,000 people have signed up for a new-rider course with the Motorcycle Safety Foundation-up 10% from last year.

USA Today

Post by **noreply66** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 12:59 pm

Women now earn the majority of college degrees in several fields long dominated by men,a new federal report found.Female graduates out number men in business,biological sciences,social sciences,and history.

Associated press

Post by **noreply66** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 9:01 pm

The Palace of Westminster,home of Britain's Parliament,has eight barrooms.Approximately 800 pints of beer are consumed every day that Parliament is in session.

BBC NEWS

Post by **noreply66** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 9:21 am

Hundreds of local government have passed ordinances banning the creation of new cul-de-sacs.City planners say these dead ends --very popular during the suburban boom of the 1960s-contribute to traffic congestion by making it impossible to drive through residential neighborhoods,forcing all cars onto major thoroughfares.

The Wall Street Journal

Post by **noreply66** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 5:16 pm

U.S. authorities last year doled out $19.7 million to Iragis in "condolence payments" for civilian injuries and deaths due to American military actions--up from $5 million the year before. Officials said the increase reflects more urban combat,as well as a greater willingness among Iraqis to come forward to claim compensation.

The New York Times

Post by **noreply66** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 10:34 pm

Applications for U.S. citizenship are surging because immigrants are worried that Congress will pass a law making it harder to enter or stay in the country.Immigrants filed a record high 251,385 citizenship applications between January and April,an 18% increase over the same period last year.

The Washington Post

Post by **noreply66** » Sat Jun 24, 2006 9:27 am

Of the 22,000 buinesses operating in New Orleans before Hurricane Katrina,only about 2,000 have reopened.

Boston Globe

Post by **noreply66** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 8:19 am

Hollywood studios no longer release potential international blockbusters in June,because thw world is so distracted by the World Cup soccer tournament. This year,the games are expected to attract a cumulative global TV audience of 32.5 billion

Entertainment Weekly

Post by **noreply66** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 2:54 pm

Rates of teenager smoking,drinking and sex are declining.The Center for Disease Control and Prevention found that 54% of high school students have smoked cigarettes,down from 70% in 1991;74% drank,down from 82%;and 47% had sex,down from 54%.

Los Angeles Times

Post by **noreply66** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 12:06 pm

At least 90 former officials at the Department of Homeland Security now work as executives,consultants,or lobbyists for companies that sell billions of dollars worth of goods and services to their former agency.

The New York Times

Post by **noreply66** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 8:41 am

Among the gifts President Bush has received from world leaders are an $8,500 marble statue of Hercules from Italy's Silvoi Berlusconi,vintage firearms from Jordan's King Abdullah valued at $12,000,and a wooden Laligue cigar humidor from France's Jacques Chirac worth $2,895.Gifts worth more than $305 are the property of the government,though Busn can purchase them at market value.

The Seattle Times

Post by **noreply66** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 8:16 am

About 36 percent of Americans ages 18 to 29 have at least one tatoo.One in three in that age group has a body piercing,and 48 percent have either a totoo or piercing.

Associated Press

Post by **noreply66** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 9:52 pm

The average age of U.S. senators is now 60.4 years,the highest it has been in history. The oldest senatore are Robert Byrd (D- W,Va.), 88; Ted Stevens (R-,82) and Daniel Inouve (D- Hawaii),81.

USA Today

Post by **noreply66** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 5:30 pm

Former Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling,convicted in June of conspiracy and fraud has already paid his lawyer about $40 million.But he still owes "multiple tens of millions of dollars," says lead lawyer Daniel Petrocelli. Skilling is now asking the government to release $60 million in personal assets that were frozen when he was indicted in 2004.

The Washington Post

Post by **noreply66** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 9:03 am

Most homeless people now have e-mail addresses,the National Coalition for the Homeless reports.Homeless shelters routinely provide e-mail accounts to their residents, who often can get free internet access through public libraries.

Wired News

Post by **noreply66** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 7:35 am

The average American now has just two close friends,a new study has found.One in four people say they have no close friends.Sociologist say we are becoming more isolated because of suburban migration,long work hours,and the growing amount of time spent on the Internet,ipods,and other electronic devices.

USA Today