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C2E2: Chicago's Second Annual Comic and Entertainment Expo

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (W Thomas Payne) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 10:34:38 EDT

c2e2 quickly became a national event this year, with attendees from all over the world.

Contributor: W Thomas Payne
Published: Apr 28, 2011

Replacing the $1 Bill with One Dollar Coins

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (W Thomas Payne) — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 08:24:26 EDT

A tongue-in-cheek look at the inadvertent impact of eliminating the $1 dollar bill proposed by the Treasury Department

Contributor: W Thomas Payne
Published: Mar 22, 2011

Gringos Making Tacos - the Taco Shack

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (W Thomas Payne) — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:48:51 EDT

The Taco Shack first caught my eye because of its signature "Gringos Making Tacos" sign.

Contributor: W Thomas Payne
Published: Mar 18, 2011

Should Our Electrical System Become a National Defense Issue?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (W Thomas Payne) — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 08:14:49 EDT

The current electrical distribution system relies on massive production systems that are interlocked via a grid of distribution systems. Should it go local?

Contributor: W Thomas Payne
Published: Feb 17, 2011

"True Grit" Movie Review

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (W Thomas Payne) — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 08:14:43 EDT

"True Grit" brought to us by the Coen Brothers is a remake of one of the classic Western films. John Wayne would be proud of Jeff Bridges' performance.

Contributor: W Thomas Payne
Published: Dec 28, 2010

What was Going to Be the Top Ten Best Selling Science Fiction Novels of 2010

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (W Thomas Payne) — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 05:44:44 EDT

There doesn't seem to be ten science fiction novels that were both new, and in the top 1000 selling novels in the science fiction genre for 2010. Are publishers falling to sleep?

Contributor: W Thomas Payne
Published: Dec 20, 2010

"Side Jobs" by Jim Butcher

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (W Thomas Payne) — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 05:38:52 EDT

In "Side Jobs" Jim Butcher republishes short stories that have appeared in previous anthologies, and gives us a glimpse into the aftermath following his most recent novel "Changes."

Contributor: W Thomas Payne
Published: Nov 29, 2010

The Power of Silence in Communication

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (W Thomas Payne) — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 10:59:31 EDT

Silence is a tactic and a weapon deployed in a variety of settings, from interpersonal relationships to political negotiations.

Contributor: W Thomas Payne
Published: Feb 09, 2009

Humans Could Live to 1,000, Methuselah Foundation Says

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (W Thomas Payne) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:04:49 EDT

The Methuselah Foundation thinks the first person to live to 1,000 could be alive today, if his or her strategies for medical bioremediation pay off.

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Published: Jan 22, 2009

Korean War MIA Soldier Dougall Espey to Be Laid to Rest

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (W Thomas Payne) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:48:11 EDT

Missing In Action soldier Dougall Espey fell in the first battle against Chinese troops in the Korean War, finally being laid to rest.

Contributor: W Thomas Payne
Published: Jan 22, 2009

Manhattan Kansas - Center of Hoof and Mouth Research?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (W Thomas Payne) — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:55:21 EDT

Plum Island New York will soon be replaced by Manhattan Kansas as the center for studying dangerous livestock diseases - is this smart?

Contributor: W Thomas Payne
Published: Jan 17, 2009

Another Economic Stimulus Package

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (W Thomas Payne) — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 07:49:13 EDT

Incorporates the Washington Post's Mensa Challenge 2008 entries in a satirical look at President Bush's economic policies.

Contributor: W Thomas Payne
Published: Jan 16, 2009

Low Sodium Diets Tough for Healthy Hearts

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (W Thomas Payne) — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:26:18 EDT

A new mandate from the Food & Drug Administration may force sodium out of the safe list of food additives.

Contributor: W Thomas Payne
Published: Jan 13, 2009

Barack Obama's First 100 Days

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (W Thomas Payne) — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 12:47:34 EDT

A personal view of what it will take during President Barack Obama's first 100 days in office for his legacy to be one of success.

Contributor: W Thomas Payne
Published: Jan 10, 2009

Alas, the Year of the Potato is Over

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (W Thomas Payne) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:32:26 EDT

A satirical look at the ridiculous expenditures by the United Nations for the Year of the Potato in 2008.

Contributor: W Thomas Payne
Published: Jan 06, 2009

Three Tips for How to be a Better Conversationalist

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (W Thomas Payne) — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 21:29:18 EDT

Maybe this little article and the three tips for holding a conversation will help those who are "conversationally challenged" to understand some of the what they are doing.

Contributor: W Thomas Payne
Published: Jan 04, 2009

New Study Shows Dangers of Mixing OTC Drugs and Prescriptions Prevalence

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (W Thomas Payne) — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 04:57:49 EDT

A study released Christmas Eve shows that 4% of Americans put themselves at risk of major and dangerous drug interactions.

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Published: Dec 28, 2008

Early Test for Preeclampsia in Development

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (W Thomas Payne) — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 04:54:06 EDT

Researchers in Scotland and Germany may have tumbled onto a protein variant that will allow early detection of potentially deadly preeclampsia.