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On October 20, amateur astronomer Alan Friedman got a little face time with the sun.Using his own telescope, Friedman captured a highly detailed photograph of our solar system's star using a filter to capture Hα (H-alpha) light waves, which Discover Magazine defines as "the light of Hydrogen."More...

Detailed Pictures Of The Sun Let You Get Up Close And Personal With The Star (PHOTOS)

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In recent years, school bullying has increasingly gone online with more students using social media websites and other Internet tools to harass fellow students.This surge of cyberbullying frequently targets gay youth, upping rates of teen suicide across the nation.More...

FCC To Address Cyberbullying At Schools With Government-Subsidized Internet

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I recently returned to my hometown of Long Beach, California for the final edition of Maria Shriver's California Governor and First Lady's Conference on Women.  This two-day event is perhaps one of the most powerful events of the year and once again, I left Long Beach feeling more connected, more motivated and thankful that I was able to be part of this day.While on the surface this is a "women's conference" it is really a powerful showcase of current opinions and current events.  It is one of the few programs in the nation where you buy a ticket (just like you are attending a concert or a sporting event) and you hear from people and meet people who will change your life.More...

Maria Shriver's Conference is Empowering

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SurveyUSA10/23-28/10; 580 likely voters, 4.2% margin of errorMore...

OR-Gov:  48% Kitzhaber (D), 41% Dudley (R) (SurveyUSA 10/23-28)

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A gift should reflect the relationship you have with the recipient. Giving a truly great present speaks volumes, but how can you be sure to find the one that will perfectly suit the person you're shopping for?  The following tips are a guide to savvy gift-buying.DO . . .More...

Ring in the Holidays With Style

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LAKE CITY, Fla. -- A Lake City mother has been arrested after she allegedly attacked a school principal after her child was suspended.Tyra Hays was charged with battery on a school official and disrupting a school function. She was arrested Thursday.More...

Mom Attacks Principal For Suspending Her Child