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A blonde wanted to go ice fishing. She'd seen many books on the subject, and finally, after getting all the necessary "tools" together, she made for the nearest frozen lake. After positioning her comfy footstool, she started to make a circular cut in the ice. Suddenly---from the sky---a...

AP - Iran's state TV has quoted a Foreign Ministry spokesman as saying crude oil exports to Europe have not yet been cut, reversing earlier reports that Tehran was halting sales to six countries. More...

AP - House Speaker John Boehner predicted Monday that the House will approve legislation that renews a payroll tax cut and curtails extra benefits for the long-term unemployed. More...

AP - The Senate on Thursday sidetracked rival plans to extend a Social Security payroll tax cut, in dueling votes that pave the way for negotiations on a compromise on a core component of President Barack Obama's jobs program. More...

AP - The stock market was not exactly surprised that a so-called supercommittee in Congress failed to reach a deal to cut the federal budget deficit. But since summer, investors have sold at the first hint of trouble. More...

Tired of regulators from three or four federal agencies auditing your network security compliance every year? A congressional task force recommends a super-standard that would cut the number of annual audits back to just one. More...

SAN DIEGO — A second puppy with its ears cut off was taken in by the San Diego County Animal Shelter this week, and staffers said she came from the same litter as "Sunny,'' a puppy found in a Mission Valley trash bin with similar wounds. Sunny was found on Nov. 19 in the 1200 block of Camino...

Premier Gordon Campbell announced the tax cut in a televised address Oct. 27. The British Columbia government says it will suspend a planned 15-per-cent reduction in personal income tax rates for the first $72,000 of personal income. Premier Gordon Campbell said in a release Wednesday that...

5 dead in fire, 3 had throats cut NEW YORK, Three of the five people found dead Thursday after a fire raced through their Staten Island, N.Y., apartment had their throats slashed, officials said. The five victims were identified as Leisa Jones and her two sons and two daughters, The New York...

Westwood keeps share of St. Jude lead MEMPHIS, (UPI) -- Lee Westwood birdied his last three holes Friday to maintain a share of the lead with Garrett Willis midway through the St. Jude Classic. Westwood, ranked third in the world and seeking his second victory on U.S. soil, shot a 2-under 68...

Steamed Red Snapper with Fresh Ginger and Lime Ingredients 4 tablespoons fish sauce 1 lime, juiced 2 tablespoons grapefruit juice 2 tablespoons peanut oil 6 scallions 4 6-ounce filets of flakey white fish (snapper or halibut work well), boneless/skinless 1 inch piece of fresh...

Ingredients Makes 8 to 10 * 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface, hands, and cutter * 3 tablespoons sugar, plus more for sprinkling * 1 tablespoon baking powder * 1/2 teaspoon salt * 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces * 1/3 cup...

These teatime treats come courtesy of Letty Hampton, whose mother made them back home in Scotland. Prep: 10 minutes Total: 25 minutes, plus cooling Ingredients Serves 12 * 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for work surface * 2 teaspoons baking powder *...

Recession erodes conveniences shoppers got used to -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHICAGO – First came the housing bust, followed by eroding job security and dwindling retirement accounts. Now, the worst downturn in decades is nibbling away at...

Irish Beef Stew 2 Tbsp. oil 1-1/2 lb. trimmed boneless beef round steak, cut into 3/4-inch thick chunks 2 Tbsp. flour 1 large onion, coarsely chopped 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) beef broth 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) stewed tomatoes, undrained 1 env. GOOD SEASONS Garlic & Herb Salad Dressing & Recipe Mix 3...

INDUSTRY: Multiplatform Layoffs Begin -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Viacom, AT&T, Charter and NBC-Universal all announced layoffs on Thursday, totaling more than 13,000 multiplatform jobs, due to the economic downturn. The steepest cuts were...

3/4 cup onions, diced 1/8 inch 1 slice bacon, 1/4−inch diced 1 1/4 teaspoon garlic cloves, minced 1 ounce chicken bouillon 1 quart water 2 medium potatoes, cut in half length−wise, then cut in 1/4−inch slices 2 cups cavallo greens (kale can be substituted), cut in half, then sliced into...

2 cups sugar 1/2 cup light Karo syrup 1/2 cup water Stir over low heat until dissolved. Turn heat to high. Using a candy thermometer cook until temperature reads 310 F. REMOVE IMMEDIATELY and pour into an 8" greased metal pan. After a few minutes check for firmness and when you can cut and a...

2 or 4 slices sourdough bread cut 1 inch thick 1 banana 1/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 egg 1/4 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Oil for frying Whipped butter if desired Maple syrup if desired Depending on the size of the bread slices, cut a 1 inch pocket in one side of the bread...

2 cups self rising flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons confectioners sugar 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening (such as Crisco) 1−1/2 cups buttermilk Melted butter (about 1/4 cup) Stir together the flour, baking powder & 10x sugar. Cut in the shortening until pieces are about the size of...