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UN approves tiger action plan (AP via Yahoo! News) A U.N. conservation meeting has agreed to a voluntary conservation plan for endangered tigers that calls for tougher legislation in countries home to the big cats to tackle widespread smuggling and boost money spent on law enforcement. More . . . Health reform provisions poll well, even if bills do not (American Medical Association) Public opposition to congressional reform measures outweighs support, but bipartisan backing exists for key elements of the legislation. More . . . Web sales threaten rare species (USA Today) The Internet has emerged as one of the greatest threats to rare species, fueling the illegal wildlife trade and making it easier to buy everything from live baby lions to wine made from tiger bones, conservationists and law enforcement officers said Sunday. More . . . Several Census Surveys Found In Trash (WFTV 9 Orlando) ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- The census happens every 10 years and could bring millions of dollars in extra federal funding to Central Florida. However, a concerned viewer found several surveys thrown in the trash at his apartment complex, so he mailed them to WFTV. More . . . Stocks eye health vote, housing, Greece (Reuters via Yahoo! News) Washington's bid to put finishing touches on healthcare reform this weekend should help lift uncertainty on Wall Street, but there may be some turbulence along the way this week as the recent rally appears to be fraying. More . . . Iteya.com: Top Personal Finance Blogs for Managing Money (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) Not having the funds to pay taxes, credit cards, and other expenses won't only result in extra fees or bankruptcy, but also stress that can lead to weight gain and marital problems. Â Financial meltdowns are something many people go through, but they can be avoided with the proper money management skills. More . . . Facing a Financial Pinch, and Moving In With Mom and Dad (New York Times) Whether it’s because of the recession or unemployment rates, an increasing number of young adults are moving back in with their parents. More . . . UN approves tiger action plan (WKBT La Crosse) A U.N. conservation meeting has agreed to a voluntary conservation plan for endangered tigers that calls for tougher legislation in countries home to the big cats to tackle widespread smuggling and boost money spent on law... More . . . Andy Warhol and the Can That Sold the World by Gary Indiana (Guardian Unlimited) Americans, who expect to live in paradise, are always asking why they have been expelled from the happy garden. Lately the inquest has become urgent. David Thomson's new book on Psycho surveys the country's current moral squalor and blames its venality and violence on Hitchcock's sadistic film; now Gary Indiana returns to the same problem of disillusionment and despair, bemoans his image-crazed ... More . . . Demise of coral, salamander show impact of Web (Sify News) The Internet has emerged as one of the greatest threats to rare species, fueling the illegal wildlife trade and making it easier to buy everything from live baby lions to wine made from tiger More . . . Advertise on this page
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