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2008 Paralympics: Bradenton man ready, willing and able

2008 Paralympics: Bradenton man ready, willing and able

The 2008 Paralympics begin on Saturday in Beijing with more than 4,000 athletes competing from 150 different countries. Meet the Bradenton man who will be leading the charge for Team USA as it goes for gold in wheelchair basketball.

Consumer Reports:  Tire Danger

Consumer Reports: Tire Danger

As many as 30 million tires on the road are at risk of blowing out, causing a serious, even fatal accident. The problem? Potentially faulty tire valves. The valves have been recalled, but there are still plenty out there.

10 News Extra: Protecting your computer

10 News Extra: Protecting your computer

Viruses infect one in seven computers. Phishing is on the rise.  And spam is still a rampant annoyance.  How can you keep your computer safe? Consumer Reports tests protection software and, guess what? Some free software may be all you need.

10 News Extra: Can't sell your house? Trade it!

10 News Extra: Can't sell your house? Trade it!

In this difficult market, it can be a struggle to sell a home. Some desperate owners are turning to a new trend--swapping homes. An online "dating site for houses" could help.

The $10-A-Week Challenge

The $10-A-Week Challenge

From drinking evaporated milk to using bread slices as hot dog buns, Tampa Bay's 10 Photojournalist Ben Reiff proves it is possible to eat for just $10 a week!

BLOG: How I ate for $10 a week

BLOG: How I ate for $10 a week

From "meat-laced spaghetti sauce" to poor man's pasta primavera, Tampa Bay's 10 Photojournalist Ben Reiff blogs about how he survived on $10 a week.

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National News

Transportation Dept almost out of highway funds

Transportation Dept almost out of highway funds

Transportation Secretary Mary Peters says the federal highway trust fund will run out of money this month due to the high price of gas.

State News

Crist declares state of emergency as Ike eyes Florida

Crist declares state of emergency as Ike eyes Florida

The storm is still at least four days away and the path is still very uncertain, but Governor Crist has signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency.

Health News

Controversial decision to separate MMR vaccine

Controversial decision to separate MMR vaccine

Some Tampa Bay area parents are asking their pediatrician to separate a 3-in1 combination MMR vaccine.

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