The Altruism: December 2009

No, Tomorrow Is Not The Start Of A New Decade | John Chow dot Com

If you’re thinking tomorrow is the start of a new decade, you are one year too early. The next decade doesn’t start until January 1, 2011. It seems when it comes to the calendar, many people can’t count. I remember when everyone thought Y2K was the start of the new millennium. Those are the same people who think the new decade starts tomorrow.

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US scanners went unused at Nigeria airport - Yahoo! News

LAGOS, Nigeria – The U.S. gave Nigeria four full-body scanners for its international airports in 2008 to detect explosives and drugs, but none were used on the man suspected trying to blow up a Detroit-bound flight, Nigerian officials say.

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Rush Limbaugh admitted to Honolulu hospital - Yahoo! News

"Rush was admitted to and is resting comfortably in a Honolulu hospital today after suffering chest pains," the statement said. "Rush appreciates your prayers and well wishes and will keep you updated via rushlimbaugh.com and on his radio program."

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"Hangover" tops "District 9" on DVD sales chart - Yahoo! News

The biggest R-rated comedy in Hollywood history, "The Hangover," hung on to the No. 1 spot on the national home video sales chart for the second consecutive week. The film, with box office sales of $277 million, beat back a stiff challenge from high-profile newcomer "District 9."

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CBC News - Manitoba - Slain teen was aspiring singer

Stabbing victim Marilyn Alicia Agnes Munroe, 14, of Oxford House First Nation, liked to laugh and sing, friends say. (Family photo)A 14-year-old girl stabbed to death on a northern Manitoba reserve was an aspiring singer who loved to laugh, community members say.

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Russia may send spacecraft to knock away asteroid - Yahoo! News

MOSCOW – Russia's space agency chief said Wednesday a spacecraft may be dispatched to knock a large asteroid off course and reduce the chances of earth impact, even though U.S. scientists say such a scenario is unlikely.

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