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Have you thought about what you're going to have for dinner tonight? If men are doing the planning, they'll most likely come up with a much different meal than women.
A new study is revealing the eating habits of adults.
The study confirms conventional wisdom…Men are likely to eat meat and frozen pizza while women eat more fruits and vegetables.
What do you think? Leave your comments below.
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 A law enforcement official has told The Associated Press that New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer's involvement in a prostitution ring was caught on a federal wiretap. The official says Spitzer is identified in court papers as "Client 9." The official says the New York governor met last month with at least one woman in a Washington hotel. Gov. Eliot Spitzer apologized to his family and the public on Monday, but did not not elaborate on a bombshell report that he has been involved in a prostitution ring.
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After 1,500 years the Vatican has updated its list of the seven deadly sins.
The list comes as Pope Benedict XVI lashed out against the modern "secularized world" and its sensibilities when it comes to sin.
The new sins...
1. "Bioethical" violations such as birth control
2. "Morally dubious'' experiments such as stem cell research
3. Drug abuse
4. Polluting the environment
5. Contributing to widening divide between rich and poor
6. Excessive wealth
7. Creating poverty
What's your thoughts? Leave your comments below...
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Expect a letter in the mail soon telling you your tax rebate check is almost in the mail. The price to mail that letter to millions of Americans? $42 million.
That works out to about 32 cents to print, process and mail each letter. It doesn't include the tab for another round of mailings planned for those who didn't file tax returns last year but may still qualify for a rebate.
What do you think? Waste of money, or needed paperwork? Leave your comments below...
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The State Public Service Commission has released four options being considered for creating a second area code to the current 315 area code in central and north-central New York State. Demand for the 315 area code is higher than the amount of numbers remaining; all 315 area code numbers are expected to run out by late 2010. Read more about the four plans, by clicking here. What are your thoughts? What's the best plan? Leave your comments below...
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There were long lines Wednesday morning outside Fayetteville Elementary School. It's the only place folks in the Fayetteville-Manlius school district can vote on a controversial school turf project.
The $4.6 million plan would give the district money to build a new sports stadium and turf.
Passions have been high; signs have been torn down and debate often turns to arguments. It's an issue that has neighbors against neighbors.
What's your take on the project? How do you think the results will turn out? Leave your comments below...
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A Clay man died after being tasered by police Monday night.
After a domestic dispute, Christopher Jackson, 37 was screaming and punching walls on the 2nd floor of his Norstar Apartment building.
After Clay Police arrived, they say Jackson became aggressive towards an officer and the taser was used.
Police say after being tasered Jackson was conscious and breathing but not responding. When paramedics arrived, Jackson went into cardiac arrest. Jackson was transported to St. Joseph's Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
What do you think of the use of a taser in this case, and the use of tasers overall? Share your comments:
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New Jersey has a new law which bans text messaging while driving. The penalty is a $100 fine.
New York's current law that bans talking on a hand held phone while driving does not specifically prohibit sending text messages.
Should New York have a new law? Could it be enforced? Share your opinions:
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Destiny USA has announced it laid-off 45 workers who were part of Carousel Center expansion project. The $60-thousand a year workers were re-hired by the company in 2007, after previously being laid off in 2006.
David Aitken, a spokesperson for Destiny USA, said the layoffs were part of a "restructuring due to the financing of the Destiny USA hotel project.”
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 Time Warner Cable has begun mailing letters, notifying its cable customers of a rate increase, that will begin April 1st. For people that have their bundled packages, they may not see a rate increase.
Others, who order stuff a la carte, it seems the price you pay each month will go up.
Time Warner blames rising programming costs, and the amount of money it needs to spend to keep its repair trucks on the road (rising gas prices).
The move is bound to have some taking a closer look at what they are paying for, and if they need the service they have. Will the rate increase have you looking for another way to watch tv? What's your take? Leave your comments below....
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More than two decades after the country established a uniform drinking age of 21, a movement is underway in several states, including neighboring Vermont, to allow 18- to 20-year-olds to legally buy alcohol under some circumstances.
Proponents say the higher age hasn't kept young people from consuming alcohol and has instead driven underage consumption underground, particularly on college campuses.
What do you think? Leave your comments.....
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Posted by Rod Wood - Plan to car shop this spring? Check out a surprise recommendation from Consumer Reports.
Each year, thousands of car shoppers heed the advice from Consumer Reports magazine. In its 2008 auto issue, you may be happy to know that for the first time in three years, an American vehicle has made the magazine's list of Top Picks: The Chevrolet Silverado for Top Pick Pickup.
Testers at the magazine's Connecticut test facility tell us the Silverado has a very comfortable ride, is very quiet and has great towing capacity.
To become a Consumer Reports Top Pick, a vehicle must have at least average reliability and it also has to meet Consumer Reports' new tougher safety standards.
If it has been crash-tested, it needs to have done well. And this year, for the first time, top pick vehicles must have stability control.
News of Chevrolet Silverado's success must be encouraging to General Motors as the automaker struggles to survive against stiff competition from foreign automakers.
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Most towns across Onondaga County are changing to a sand/salt mixture, due to the growing shortage of road salt.
Highway superintendents are warning folks to drive slower, because the roads will not be completely free of snow and ice.
If the winter continues, the shortage could cause there to be no salt left for the roads.
Comments, thoughts? Post them below...
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The State Court of Claims has found the state liable for the malicious prosecution of Shirley Kinge, in connection with the murder of a Dryden family two days before Christmas in 1989.
Share your comments on the story.
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US Airways says it will start charging fliers $25 to check in a second bag, beginning in May. The company is hoping the effort will help them increase revenue and deal with rising costs.
The announcement follows a similar policy change disclosed early this month by United Airlines.
Under the new program, fliers will get one checked bag free plus their carry-on bags. Those in the company's frequent flier programs who reach preferred status won't have to pay the fee, nor will those flying first class.
What's your take? Do you expect other airlines to follow suit? Leave your comments....
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 Many school districts across Central New York say they are pulling meat products from their lunch menus, until the massive meat recall, which began a little over a week ago, is complete.
So far (as of Monday morning), Jordan-Elbridge, Baldwinsville, Fulton and Solvay have all pulled meat from their menu's.
The Solvay School District says they found some of the recalled beef.
What's you thoughts? Leave your comments below.
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With a union vote on a wage concession contract less than a week away, the president of Magna Powertrain is making a direct appeal for support among workers at New Process Gear.
The letter is from Greg Deveson, President of Magna Powertrain in North and South America, who says he had a very strong personal revelation this week and wants to set the record straight.
Share your opinions on the letter.
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President Bush on Wednesday signed a multibillion-dollar economic rescue package that means $300 to $1,200 rebates for many American households.
Bush called the measure "a booster shot for our economy" to stave off a recession.
Several dozen members of Congress, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, stood on the stage behind Bush as he signed the bill.
Is it the right move to stimulate the economy? Leave your comments below...
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The United Auto Workers union representating New Process Gear workers say they have reached a tentative agreement with Magna.
Specific terms of the agreement were not released.
Union leaders and Magna executives will be meeting in Albany and Washington, DC over the next two days to discuss the terms of the grant proposal by Magna and the United Auto Workers Union.
Leave your comments about the tentative deal here....
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Today, we learned one out of ever four flights in the year 2007 was late. Being a frequent flyer myself, I can certainly confirm that. Trips that should take two hours that wind up taking eight due to airline and airport weather delays.
Do you have air travel horror stories? Leave your comments below...
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