Investigator in Jackson death admits mistakes

LOS ANGELES — A coroner’s investigator acknowledged Thursday that she made mistakes while collecting medications and other evidence from Michael Jackson’s bedroom after he died, but she minimized the issues by saying no investigation is perfect.

Blink-182 singer-guitarist has more than music on his mind

Let’s establish one thing first: Blink-182 is a great band in concert. They’re hella fun. And now — on with my interview with singer-guitarist Tom DeLonge about UFOs.

DeLonge started a website called StrangeTimes.com. Here are two headlines from the site earlier this week: “Are Aliens Part of God’s Plan Too?” “The Man Who Cut His Finger On A Chicken And Smelled Awful For Five Years”

Simulation training: a growing, life-saving trend

High tech mannequins bleed, cough, speak, cry and teach students, nurses and physicians every day in environments where mistakes aren’t deadly. They are used in hospital and university simulation centers and they are increasingly becoming a part of the training and continuing education of health care professionals.

Interview pitfalls to avoid

In a world where the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 9.1 percent unemployment rate in August, one might think that every job candidate would display proper interview etiquette. After all, competition for employment is at an all-time high. However, many people arrive for an interview unprepared to fulfill professional expectations of the process. For those fortunate enough to land an interview, there are a few rules you can follow to help avoid common interview pitfalls.

A blanket for your house: energy-efficient, insulated siding

With a growing emphasis on eco-conscious living, homeowners recognize the importance and value of having an energy-efficient home. One essential factor for saving energy and maintaining indoor air comfort is sealing the exterior of the home.

Help get your PC running faster in no time

There is nothing more frustrating than a slow PC, especially when you’re trying to juggle several programs and files at once. When it takes your computer half a minute to save a document – distracting you from efficiently finishing your tasks – then you know something is bogging down your computer.

Five ideas for practical yet fun gifts for kids

The building anticipation, the frantic ripping of wrapping paper and the discovery of what those colorful packages hold – holidays and birthdays are great times to be a kid. But as any parent can attest, gifts received during holidays sometimes end up gathering cobwebs in the following months. While it’s fun to go for novelty items that catch a child’s attention when they are opened, giving the children in your life something that will truly stand the test of time will be much appreciated by both child and parent alike.

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