'You'll never get away with it. Not unless you take us all with you,' the wife cried. 'Take me with you, too. If the  state ever seizes our house again, it's you, I'll hold you  and that's it.' 'You'd say you're willing to see
In Depth (The Sunday Times): When you were a teenager, you believed that you were special, but only one person could truly understand you, and his name was Dad. Or his name was Dad, anyway. Your father was the only person you told everything to. How old are you now? I was a teenager
Oil drops below $30 on concern OPEC deal won't be  final (WSJ) - Oil plunged nearly $4 on Thursday, pulling down  much of the crude price rally and raising fears about oversupply  after OPEC failed to finalize a new pricing formula.
Determining a Page Title: One method I sometimes use is that if I can add a new keyword to the title the chances are it will be useful. For example, if I'm trying to rank a new page for 'finance education' I can add it to the title and the ranking algorithms take it into
Incoming U.S. envoy in Mexico to coordinate security, fight narco-terrorists (Xinhua) Mexican army chief Gen\ Alberto Soria has agreed to take part in\ talks with U.S. State Department envoy Luis Alfonso De Alba.
Goggle is taking on Google The internet search giant is suing The New York Times for $1.8bn over a story that said it paid out billions of dollars to clickbait sites that ran false stories.
Online Newsgroups, Newsgroups, Social Networks, and Other Online and Offline Media Sources Online and offline sources often talk about the same issues and trends, but the two channels of communication have their own nuances.
Fox#39;s new chief to report to News Corp CEO Rupert Murdoch NEW YORK--The new chief of 21st Century Fox Inc plans to report to the head of parent News Corp Inc, the conglomerate said Tuesday.
China\'s Alibaba\'s Taobao, JD.com Take Second Place Worldwide with \#34;4B Revenues\ \#39; - Nasdaq.com - April 3, 2020 \#39; Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (China), the Internet company that\built a global digital shopping
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Receive an error message while trying to activate your new user Ids NEW YORK, November 25 (zdnet) - What do you do when you get a message stating that your user Id is not available? In a recent case on the Internet, the \u201cNot Available\u201d message on
Microsoft buys $1.2 billion in shares, pays \$2.4 price to own more than 7% Microsoft Corp. (MSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) bought \$1.2 billion in shares of its stock on Thursday, paying \$2.4 per share as it owns
The best apps for Windows 8.1 Windows 10 has changed the game, but do the apps have changed too? Are Windows 7 and 8.1 apps compatible with Windows 10?
India on fire over corruption in cricket World Cup: India, facing corruption allegations at home over the match-fixing scandal involving two of its most successful players, will make a concerted effort to win this week #39;s final leg of their World Cup campaign against South Africa.
With its economy still on the mend, France seeks to make its mark in the world economy G. Peter Galbraith, formerly director of the United Nation#39;s economic sanctions committee, says France is making sure it will retain its economic preeminence in the years ahead.
The Biggest Winners Of The Economic Downturn     Financial Times - LONDON - Big banks cut more than $400bn in fixed income products from their investment portfolios during the first quarter, while a large percentage of fixed-income investors sold everything.
New BlackBerry service adds mobile-phone voice service for RIM, Canada subscribers AT&T Wireless today began offering voice mail to consumers who opt for its newly acquired wireless-service arm, AT&T Mobility.
Aussie PM slams the US Bush The Australian Prime Minister, John Howard, has slammed the former US president George W Bush for suggesting that the September 11 terrorist attacks of 2001 were used as an opportunity to increase US military spending.
The Big Issue: a new film \’I am \’says the big idea to solve our homelessness crisis, it will include \’a voice \’for every homeless person in the UK and will launch at the same time as the BBC \’Big Issue\’ hits the
Global warming has left a lasting impact on the landscape of the United States. The state of Wisconsin, with its sprawling dairy farms and dense forests, is showing the greatest signs of change and the cost of a trip to the region has increased as roadways crumble in flood-prone areas.
If China's leaders want to keep the internet free and people online, they have to give up the censorship that is now at an all-time high. Internet censorship is back on the political agenda in Beijing, with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao announcing this week that the government is setting up a national anti-internet '
News Stories: #39;Boeing Co.#39; Facing $450 Million in F-35 Production Shortages (WSJ), China Cites Political, Economic Tensions (NYT) - Boeing Co. is facing a $450 million production shortage of its F-35 #39;J#
The Next Generation Xbox Announces Its Console, Will Be Called the Xbox 360 and Features New Technical Features "The New Xbox" was announced last night during Microsoft's annual meeting of shareholders and will be released later this year. The new console will be much smaller and quieter than current Xboxes
New study calls for less use of insecticides A new report suggests\that the\exposures to certain chemicals called POPS, such as PPO, has increased due to insecticide use, are linked with\increased rates of disease in the next generation and contribute to childhood asthma.
I have been a widow with one child for several years, all of which have been spent in the company of my mother. When I remarried my second husband I returned to the company of my own mother, but soon realized that I was now surrounded by other women and it was not an environment that I liked.
'I ain't worried about the past. I'm worried about the future.' On a breezy autumn morning last September, Barry Bonds entered the Oakland clubhouse at the University of California, Los Angeles, accompanied only by a couple of coaches, several media representatives and a bodyguard who stood watchfully by his side. "
In an age of Twitter, it turns out that there are limits on how quickly someone can get his or her voice out there, and that means
What's in store for the next year? The next year promises to be an exciting one and there are a few things that will happen in the next year.
IBM to develop 3-D printer for use in the home IBM plans to develop a 3-D printer for use in the home that would cost less than 20,000 dollars.
A Brief History The World Cup will descend upon Russia this June and July for the sixth time. The Russian soccer game is one of the most watched sports broadcasts in the world. In a country known for its
The new generation has now launched all 10 of them and the results have been so staggering, both for us and the retailers, that we can safely say all the stores who received these new TVs have been extremely satisfied.
U.S. to ease sanctions on Iran, Russia U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham #39;Clinton in Moscow on Tuesday said that sanctions would be lessened on imports of food and medicine from Iran and that Russia should reduce its large trade deficit with the NorthAfrican country.
Oracle Buys PeopleSoft for $1.5 Billion  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Business software rival, Oracle Corp. &lt;A HREF="http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ORCL target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"
The new year?s stock-market gains were propelled, in large part, by the Federal Reserve\&#39;s decision to reduce its interest rates, and also by investors\rejecting worries that a looming war will derail the US economy\and the broader global growth.
The Latest: Ruling Likely on Gay Marriage Ruling likely to come this month on Prop. 8 case, U.S. Justice\says. Supreme Court to hear case in January or February.
Person of the Week: Bill E. and Bill E. #39;Bill and William E. #39; and William E. #39; Bill #39; are shown as the people they are in a life-size composite created by Bill E.#39;s daughter, Linda E. This article was published
U.S. stocks fall as new home sales decline U.S. stocks opened lower on Monday as disappointing sales from America's new home sales weighed on investor sentiment, pushing the Standard & Poor's 500 index as  much as 2.1 per cent below its previous closing high.
New Hampshire, Utah, Washington and South Carolina make history: All of them now have gay marriage in effect. Now comes Georgia. [The Atlanta  Journal-Constitution, Sept. 2, 2013]
New homes for veterans The government can build homes for veterans who need them
IBM's Watson goes the distance in first 'Jeopardy!' match in Waukegan The IBM Corp. (IBM) -&nbsp;managed to knock the popular television quiz quiz show ''Jeopardy!'' out of its way Tuesday night. At the end of a weeklong contest,
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Cote d'Ivoire: Banque Centrafricaine: Le Puy du Fou (La Tribune) Le Puy du Fou, les enfants (4 aussi) L'argent du gouvernement et de M. Gbagbo: les bénéfices (3
What is the difference between your home and your own flat? For many couples, the real home - a place they have their bed, pictures on the walls, a kitchen full of gadgets - is somewhere that is still in development, that they don’t have the time or the energy to furnish just yet.
Apple shares on track for another day of gains The shares of Apple, the maker of the iPod and iPhone and Apple computers, is on track to hit a fourth trading day of gains at the end of the long holiday weekend. The stock, up nearly 4 percent this week, was up a penny to $67.46
Listed firms sell off $2.26 b
Digg CEO: Digg Inc. is a media company that operates a popular news website where users submit news stories.
"Naked" Girl Scouts Admitted To Scouting For The First Time In The U.S. A group of young women who grew up in California and are members of the group Girls Inc. have been admitted to the Boy Scouts of America for the first time.
Fyffes Buying Of The Month For This Month Fyffes has started a campaign of giving away the very first #39;Buy the Month#39;s winner.
The art of the (gasp!) business book An art form - and a market - is born By STEVE NURMI
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(Reuters, )\ - United Airlines will roll out a revised plan to cut costs by\$200million on Wednesday as it prepares to file for bankruptcy by April, but a federal judge is threatening to force it to\keep at least two of its five regional airlines afloat.
Obama, Boehner spar over debt limit The Associated Press The debate over how to increase the already massive debt ceiling is back in the Washington spotlight, and just as quickly in the court battle over the country's financial future.
BOC launches $1.5bn fund to invest in oil and energy BOCGroup #39;s investment arm has unveiled a $1.5bn\ oil and gas fund that it said could be used to buy\invest\provide advisory services for oil and gas companies... The fund has been
Online-based retailers make inroads in retail #39; Online Retail Magazine Online Retail is one of three industry groupings highlighted by the International Data Corporation (IDC) as having tremendous growth potential as the year 2000 wears on. The three include Internet merchants, and E-tailers and E-stores, Internet-
Lend me your ears: ‘The Sopranos’ and ‘Six Feet Under’ sound board up for best drama series
UK GDP growth up, albeit slower than expected But the pace of growth has slowed compared to the Bank of England&#39;s last forecast.
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The New Year's Dump: The Worst Financial Decisions You Can Make!  As we begin the new year, take a look back and reflect on the worst financial decisions of 2000 and 1999 and make a list using the following questions. #148; Dec 01
Police: Mother Charged in Boy's Murder in Ohio (News11.com) News11 AP - An Ohio mother accused of killing her son's baby is in the Cleveland County lockup.
No More of These Games! (NY Times) NY Times - The World Cup and the Olympics, the most celebrated sports events on earth, are often a showcase for technological innovation and corporate largess. As in China, but less visible and less appreciated.
What the U.S. is learning from the world: In a book of essays that reads like a graduate student’s primer on international relations, Robert D. Kaplan sets out his views on why the U.S. will have to abandon its “idealistic” approach to foreign policy.
US officials say they believe an Iranian bomb is a step away President Donald Trump has said he believes that an Iranian bomb is a step away from being detonated in the U
Comedy: Dave Chappelle, Chappelle's Show Go to the Web and you will find out everything that you ever wanted to know about Dave Chappelle and the Comedy Central series "Chappelle's Show" from the late 90s and early 2000s. Even if you never watched "Chappelle
(Babysitter) -- The man was taken to Henry County Regional Jail and charged with molesting a two year-old girl in a car in the parking lot at a mall in Newaygo, according to a news release issued Wednesday.
A new study says it's a sign of a healthy planet that temperatures on some planet have not risen in the last 400 years even though the planet is getting more populated.
Online Identity Theft: Many Medicines, No Cure Anti-phishing applications, smart cards, and new authentication technologies are vying for your support.
D&G launches $40m advertising campaign (AP)  PADUCAH, KY (AP) -- D&G, the $9.5 billion Cincinnati sportswear company, has spent $40 million advertising its products in Japan.
After months of planning, a $10 million upgrade will see the new IWC Portofino launched in the third quarter Next year, some of the most sought-after watches from the watch industry will be on sale.
Apple's iPods Take on MP3 Makers (Update3) Apple\'s iPods are taking on rival MP3 players. Apple announced three different iPods yesterday that allow you to store 1,000 songs on your iPod.
India inks oil and gas deal with France to help it access Iranian market U.K. media reports say France has agreed to help India gain access to the Iranian oil and gas market if it agrees to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions.
US markets fall flat on the week US stocks opened lower on Friday; the S&P 500 and Dow both fell by less than 1% ; the Nasdaq saw a 0.8% drop
No. 7 Notre Dame 72, Washington 58 Crystal Erwin scored a career-high 24 points on 9-of-9 shooting and Jacqueline Batteast had 17 points and 10 rebounds, leading seventh-ranked Notre Dame to a 72-48 victory over Washington on Saturday.
Google buys software maker On2: Google buy on2 for $125 million Google bought On2 Software on December 25, adding a set of popular graphics software libraries that could be used to accelerate web applications.
Global power outage forces shutdown of IT systems The outage of electricity in an IT power plant operated by the Bangladesh's main power company forced the shutdown of all computers of the two companies, IT minister Mahbubey Saber, deputy information technology minister Khawajjur Akter and the plant's manager told reporters in Dhaka
Google To Acquire Motorola Mobility Google plans to acquire Motorola Mobility for as little as \$40 a share, nearly 60% less than the asking price of the last offer.
'Superstar' Actor Takes On 'Climb Out' Of The Movie Industry (http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn?p=A4799-2004Aug25&amp;nid=POT)
Gold Chain, Ching help US Men Win  quot;On Saturday evening, November 3, 2004, Brian Ching got another big goal, and the United States men #39;s soccer team #39;s men #39;s team received the gift of jewelry. #39;
World Bank Sees Slow Turnaround in Egypt  WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - The World Bank on Friday cut its forecast of GDP growth in\Egypt to 2 percent for this year and next year, down from\2.3 percent in a June report, a downgrade it blamed on\continued political instability and
Russia on edge, rebels eye Ukraine Crimea moves into a corner of the Russian map Crimea, home to two million people half of them ethnic Russians, is now virtually surrounded by Ukrainian troops, who are threatening to seize most of rest of the Ukrainian territory.
Aussie doctors warn of antibiotic resistance Australia has come under renewed pressure to set a target to halve the use of antibiotics in farms by 2015 and for health systems to review prescribing practices to reduce the rise in antibiotic resistance.
Apple's $50 billion "TV ad wars" have not gone without notice, but it can buy some attention time if it wins the ad war.
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First of Red Sox #39;s title team loses free-agent KAPLER Kapler of the Yomiuri Giants, a source told The Sun-Times on Monday, is leaving the Red Sox because he was unhappy with the money the club offered him to stay and be a minor-leaguer.
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In Pictures: China sends out Red Lantern festival message in space China has sent out a "red lantern" message on the International Lunar New Year - to mark the event using the Chinese space satellite they\are now in orbit.
The Man Who Brought the World's Largest Printer to Life The world's largest printer is at your service. And, just in time for World Maker Faire in New York come September, the company has set its giant print machine to a price of $250.
Incoming U.S. President to meet with world leaders In his address to the United Nations General Assembly Monday, President-elect Barack Obama said he will not take a backseat to the world's challenges as he prepares to take the reins of the globe’s top superpower.
The US government should use its leverage to press the Iraqi government to meet its obligations under an oil-for-food program. An October 29 letter to the United Nations from the U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Debt and Financial Management and the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Bureau of Financial Analysis,
Stealing a J.D. Lasica is an actor, rapper and writer, but his new job, on an ad campaign for Verizon Communications, calls for him to be the spokesperson for broadband.
The truth of 9/11 is hidden in the Bush administration's 9/14 report "The only way to stop the madness is to pull the trigger," says former Marine general Wesley Clark, whose memoirs will be released next month.
The 10 commandments of social media Social media should do a better job of guiding consumers away from scams and illegal practices, he says "It is no longer safe to just say, 'you are the product."
Home buyers face more stress from government plans Home buyers could face a new bout of stress in the coming months unless the Government agrees new protections for the way agents sell homes with a negative equity mortgage.
Firms see a pick-up for March job growth Federal Reserve statistics released Friday confirm that hiring has accelerated in March, an encouraging sign of healthy hiring ahead of the critical job-search season.
World Cup Fever, Part I (in Europe): Spain in the Big Dance No, I am not referring to the soccer World Cup that Brazil is involved in. This time, I am talking about the FIFA World Cup of European soccer! And I want you to read the full story on this topic here.
HMG offers to merge HMV, Booker Group buys stakes in HMV and HMV group in talks to sell business to rival firm HMG
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US-Led Coalition to Pressure Iran in Nuclear Talks The Obama administration has quietly assembled an international coalition of countries #39; that share strong U.S.
KLM adds more capacity for 2010 flight routes KLM today announced it was to increase the frequency of flights between Brussels, Belgium, and the United States.
Lufthansa's new look includes 'Jagermeister' Hamburg's first-class cabins have an optional mix of alcoholic drinks and luxury toiletries.
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He is no one you #39;d want anywhere near your money #39; #39;When I was 11, I had a job working in a hardware store, #39; says Bill Lipschitz (Profile, Products, Articles). #39;I remember thinking, How on Earth could somebody be
Jockeys make 1,000-mile, 10-hour round trip  to save racing license of colt that became famous at the Kentucky Derby Jockeys led a procession of motorcycles, carts and trucks Sunday on a route from Lexington to Frankfort, Ky., to make the return trip on foot of a permit
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New TV Lineup Will Provide Live Streaming (CBS) CBS - Live streaming. That's the first thing that comes to most people's minds when they start thinking about a new CBS network channel.
The Great American Road Trip (AP) AP - The American tradition of traveling for the holidays has never been confined to those with a comfortable means or private vehicles to get around.
Oasis to give its first concert in the UK London Olympics : BBC Online.
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I want to get back into modeling. I used to model as a teenager. For some reason I feel like that skill is starting to die out around age 29. I've learned many modeling techniques at different companies, but none of those companies are what I would consider a fashion modeling agency. I'd like to work for
This weekend’s games: 5 things to look out for in Sochi This weekend’s games: 5 things to look out for in Sochi, in the latest Telegraph magazine (out on Sunday).
The "Crazy Cat Litter Box" is a brand of cat litter that has become synonymous with the product thanks to the advertising campaign using a cat who licks a litter box clean, the use of that catchy slogan, and a song called "Crazy Cat Litter".
A spokesman  quot;for Todt said that
The top two GOP senators in their party are also running for president and are making plans to appear together on the campaign trail, something that is not usually allowed.
The new president, Michael D Jackson, was elected in 1993.
The former president of the United Auto Workers in Michigan is under consideration for a top position in Ford Motor Co. #39;s new vehicle unit.
What #39;s Next to Europe? (NYT) The latest: A senior European official told me that it was not clear whether the U.S. is going to accept the British demand to have its own
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How old is your new hire? Researchers find hiring bias still present, even when candidates are screened online How old are your new hires?
The first round of the Indian Premier League #39;s opening auction takes place on Tuesday. The marquee names on offer include Mumbai Indians #39;s Robin Uthappa, and Delhi Daredevils #39;s Lasith Malinga. Meanwhile Mumbai has bought the services of Yuvraj Singh
U.S. in trouble over global stock swindle WASHINGTON (AP) - The head of the Securities and Exchange Commission is warning that U.S. financial markets won't have the tools they need to prevent future stock market abuses without international cooperation, a concern that also was shared by the G-7 group of
Internet Explorer security holes - Microsoft
The last known member of the Arawaks, a large, dark-skinned group of American Indians who once occupied Puerto Rico's northwest coast, has been rescued from the sea. This tribe disappeared and the last Arawaks were killed by slavers in the early 17th century. The man has been identified, but
The Latest: President Bush to visit Cuba in the weeks ahead, and Cuba's leader, Fidel Castro, says the US leader could visit to promote bilateral relations during his stay
Jockey Rides High On the Coors' Party Bike "I remember (that) (Saturday) night when we came up to the wall, I was a little mad," Jockey Kenny Britt said after winning the party bike ride at the Coors Light Open. "I knew (Jockey) had a real
US Stocks: A Bullish Turn for Tech Heavyweights Yahoo: Microsoft, Intel, Research In Motion And Cisco Among The Biggest Winners Yahoo: As you might have heard, Apple #39;s iPhone just turned 3 #39; and that could have a big effect on the tech sector - we could be looking
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'Catch 22' For The Big Screen: A 'Movies That You Won't See' column by Gary Goldstein NEW YORK (AP) -- As if there isn't enough drama in life, the movie theater industry is faced with another challenge: "The movies that you shouldn't see. " That's the subject
Apple's iPhone to add voice command, facial recognition, social network A major upgrade to Apple?s iPhone is expected, including a new voice recognition speaker, Apple Watch and facial recognition, the company is believed to be readying a major upgrade to its iPhone that includes a new voice recognition speaker device to rival the Amazon Echo
Nail-biter, Game 4, as Yankees Beat Marlins By 1-0 New York Yankees All-Star right-hander Mike Mussina pitched a five-hit shutout and the New York Yankees beat the Miami Marlins 3-0 Monday, extending the World Series.
‘You Can’t Buy Everything’ At H&M July 07, 2014 – H&M, one of the world’s leading fashion retailers, has been named the world’s most valuable fashion company for the third year in a row.
US jobs in demand in Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland US jobs to account for a third of all employment growth until 2012.
The government on Wednesday agreed to buy a 9.7 percent stake in the New York Stock Exchange for $35.8 billion.
Russia Says it May Launch Missile on Thursday The Kremlin #39;s foreign policy chief announced Thursday that Russia may launch a long-range missile later this week, which Western states say shows a lack of concern about their security.
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G20 warns against trade wars - Reuters A day after Donald Trump vowed fresh rounds of U.S.
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Microsoft wins search war Microsoft will pay \$250 million to Yahoo for the rights to search within its \.\[www.yahoo.com\] website, according to reports. The deal is set to create a formidable competitor against Google, the #4 search portal.
Police investigate deaths of 5-year-old boy, 7-year-old girl A mother found the body of her 5-year-old son near her home and the body of the girl she had taught to tie her shoes was found on a trail after an outing with a friend.
How Much Apple Has Earned And Lost So Far In 2007? Apple earned a net income of $14.1 billion so far in 2007, according to a report Wednesday from the research firm Sanford C. Bernstein. To put that in perspective, Apple earned a net income of just $11.5 billion in 2006.
Japan to host two-week Asian Games 2020 Japan will host the Asian Games for the second time next year in Osaka, Kansai region mayor Hirokazu Matsuno told a news conference, with Tokyo set to host the 2020 Summer Olympics.
UK: Iain Duncan Smith says he will stick to his guns on plans for EU migrant workers
How to Make Money as an Athlete You already have a passion for sports. But you could make tens of thousands before college graduation. Take the 30-day challenge to get an online sports business education from coaches and industry experts, and start your career with a college team or a professional sports franchise.
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The 5 Worst TV Shows Ever Dec 21 / IDG News Service - IDG News Service - While the television show world takes on a whole new meaning over the last two days before Thanksgiving, the IDG News Service has ranked the five worst TV programs ever created.
What should parents watch for in college application essays? #0153;This summer, my daughters began an undergraduate internship at an advocacy organization that does a lot of work with kids, teens and families.
We\rquote ve been called 'The Nation of the World\'s Fattest People,' but the world\rquote s most obese nation now has a leader who isn\rquote t.
Can the Bulls Beat the Heat? With their top three scorers all hurt, the Bulls are left looking to an inexperienced cast of players to make up for the losses.
From a to z: A guide for international drivers with English subtitles In their most recent review, international auto magazines have given the Honda Civic hybrid excellent scores. The European Cars review called it
G-8 leaders discuss climate issues A day after the Group of Eight major industrialized countries released a statement criticizing China for violating promises to curb greenhouse gas emissions, G-8 leaders reaffirmed...
BCS and KFC to work to support schools as schools prepare for the holiday season with a turkey day meal for children at the start of the #39;holiday cheer season,#39; KFC and Louisville-based Kentucky Fried Chicken have
Inventor: 3D-printed weapons could be the future of warfare I am afraid so....
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U.S. and other officials investigating Internet child pornography ring A joint British-American investigation has uncovered a child pornography-distribution ring with its tentacles wrapped around the globe and the Internet's most prolific provider of child pornography, America Online.
The Rise and Rise of the Mobile App (The Atlantic) (NYT) Mobile applications are a billion-dollar business. That's roughly the equivalent of the value of all the e-books Americans bought in 2003. Yet just a few years ago, the idea of an app seemed like something used only by people with
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Internet and mobile companies race to secure deal for new TV station Internet firm Google Inc. and mobile phone leader Verizon FiOS on Monday jointly announced plans to form a joint venture to build a new local television station in the United States, opening competition for the market now dominated by NBC and Fox.
'#39;Gross misconduct#39; found at the center of SEC probe (Bloomberg) Bloomberg - For more on SEC probes of the center's accounting: www.bloomberg.com/features/gross-misconduct-at-the-center-of-sec-probes-20100125
It’s an oldie, but in a good way Tired of listening to the same old Christmas carols? Here are some new songs in case it&#8217;s not too.
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Microsoft shares rise, driven by Apple talk Microsoft shares were higher Wednesday on talk of an Apple alliance, but shares rose more than expected after the company posted a better- than- expected quarterly profit and its operating profit beat forecasts.
The company said no, adding that the technology was not yet commercially available.
Kasey Keller is an All-American on MCL injury
Update 2: Sony to Sell New Music Players in India Sony Corp. said Tuesday it is planning to sell digital music players in five Indian cities to challenge the dominance of rival Apple Inc.\'s iPod.
Stumpf announces new jobs, cut, savings to help close gap to full recovery -CNNMoney.com Stumpf announced that he would cut costs, increase productivity through the use of technology and improve efficiency, and announced he would put another 8,000 jobs at risk as he strives to close the remaining gap between
TALENT INFINITY COULD BE ON YOUR RADIO (Nigel) Talent Infinity will be available via the \mobile Web \, Internet, and mobile phone networks to the UK from 5pm on 8thMay.
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Apple to open iTunes, Mac Stores in Europe: Report  The Walt Disney Company said Tuesday that it had signed deals  to open Apple Store-style outlets in its European movie and theme  parks, including a flagship store in London's Harrods department  store.
US state to probe energy firms
Nail Your Success (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - If you are feeling down about the economy, or about the way you are managing your family, you should try to nail your success. Take ownership of your successes and be honest about those problems that are holding you back.
Sotheby\'s May Have Sale The $21-million collection of masterpieces by artist Pierre-Jean Renoir, which was previously owned by New York City-based actor Robert De Niro, may be sold at auction in June, a U.S. art dealer said this week.
The Top 10: the big winners and losers of 2007 By Paul Kim, Bloomberg, 19 Nov 07 The 10 countries that emerged as the biggest winners are:
Japan’s Noda: Foreign-exchange controls are here to stay Japan's finance minister on Thursday underlined the government’s position that it must retain control of the yen by pledging to press ahead with foreign-exchange controls despite calls from the European Union and the United States for the policy to be
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Eurowings aims to become one airline with many names Amsterdam-based Eurowings said on Thursday it hoped to begin selling its shares in Austrian Airlines in June and become known under the Austrian brand.
Japan's economic growth expected to continue Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi said the strong recovery in the world economy will help push economic growth to an average of 4.7 percent this year, in line with a previous forecast. "I believe the fundamental strength of the Japanese economy will not falter," Mr.
Dior Will Open Flagship Store This Summer in Paris The French fashion house's fourth store will open later this summer at the Galeries Lafayette department store in Paris.
Citing 'confidentiality', state says it won't say #39;t say when it plans on naming the suspect responsible for an Alabama murder case CINCINNATI -- The state of Ohio announced yesterday that #39;s it unwilling to discuss the case, which has cast a long shadow over the Buc
When a company is looking for ways to reduce the risk of employee lawsuits, it may consider a product liability insurance program. If a worker is injured on the plant grounds and the cause of that injury is attributed to company negligence, a company could cover that worker with a product liability insurance policy.
Drexel Files $3 Billion IPO of Its Useless Financial Holding Group Drexel Burnham Lambert (DLB.N: Profile, Research, Stock Quote) filed on Thursday documents in federal court that it plans to offer $3 billion in shares on the New York Stock Exchange in a share sale that will also
Apple's Worldwide iPhone\Smartphone Shipments Set Record in 2013 (Reuters) Apple Inc on Thursday reported record shipments of iPhones, a crowning achievement for Chief Executive Tim Cook who said he\was delighted to see the year end with a strong ending to its fiscal third quarter (July\September).
US Airways #39;s CEO announces job cuts US Airways is eliminating 300 jobs in the coming months, cutting the workforce through the restructuring of both its ground and flight operations and by focusing on core profitability, the company s president...
Apple on Friday (Oct. 29, 2012) received the highest possible score (5 "exemplary") for its privacy and security posture from the Privacy
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United States'slams' Iran nuclear bid in UN resolution  LONDON/UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United States is \offering a plan of economic and political measures against Iran, a day after calling on the United Nations to make unspecified actions against Tehran's nuclear efforts\ a matter for the
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(Bloomberg) -- India's economic growth accelerated in the last half of the year, the fastest in the world, even as the government slashed taxes to spur investment and encourage domestic consumption.
One of the country‒s most controversial and best-selling video games has arrived, and with it the chance for both cheers and boos. But few people outside of Los Angeles are paying attention.
IBM Wants World-wide Service from Linux-based Mainframes (CIO) With new product lines and services, IBM wants to make itself a major player in the enterprise Linux business.
Microsoft buys Sun for $7.4 billion. Microsoft will be the 800-pound gorilla of the server market for the immediate future and the 800-pound gorilla of the server market was finally killed this week.
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Microsoft To Acquire Yahoo! Microsoft will acquire online services provider Yahoo! in a US$44.6 billion (RM142.46 billion) all-cash offer, the companies said on Tuesday, completing one of the largest\mergers in tech history.
A&M basketball coach Mike Price resigned after 3 games A&ms assistant coach Mike Price resigned Saturday, 10 days after the Aggies lost to Texas A&M in nonconference at home. Price and the Aggie basketball program reached an agreement Saturday that would enable Price to remain as a consultant to the program for $
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Microsoft Says Windows Messenger Can Be Removed Windows said that messages sent between computers running Microsoft Corp.'s software can be deleted.
He has been charged with murder for the death of a man he pulled to the ground with a wrestling maneuver that has become a staple in MMA.
State denies appeal in gay adoption case NEW YORK - A family whose petition for adoption was turned down by New York state after the mother was discovered to be pregnant by her gay partner has lost its appeal in state Supreme Court.
Enron's Lenders To Get $1.5 Billion, Restructure Debt Houston-based energy-trading giant Enron Corp. said Wednesday its\biggest lenders agreed to provide the company with $1.5\billion\and to restructure\$1.1 billion of debt\pushing the
G-7 economic leaders support Paris climate deal U.S. representatives said on August 25 the G-7 leaders had endorsed the Paris climate agreement, agreeing with President Barack Obama to try to keep global warming below 2 degrees Celsius to avoid "unprecedented" climate change.
Aussie gold producer finds massive gold find near Woomera The world
It's a long wait, but some of their hard work is paying off for those wishing an even better start. It's called the ‘Stupid’ Program, and it does not work well. The main drawback of Stupid is that the student needs to be smart. The teacher, however, might be stupid
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President nominates Cheney as new energy czar WASHINGTON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - President  George W. Bush named Vice President Dick Cheney as his  deputy energy secretary to lead his new war against  global climate change, replacing Steven Chu.
In India, Power Bills to Double in 2010 The nation, the world &#39;s third-largest consumer of electricity, plans to have 1.3 billion people connected to the grid by 2010. With electricity in short supply, many poor and working class
US-China Trade Talks On Hold for Week But Trade Talks Will Be On Hold at Apec Meeting in Beijing.
Internet Users Worldwide Surpass 2 Billion The number of people who accessed the internet worldwide surpassed two billion for the first time last year, a global online audience tracker reported Thursday.
News: Pembroke Dock wins first Fylde Maritime Film Awards The Pembroke Dock, Wales-based company has received the industry's first Fylde Maritime Film Awards - and has picked up 10 out of 15 categories to date. (Pembroke Dock PLC press release)
Japan May Have to Turn to Foreign Loans for Recovery (Reuters) Reuters - As Japan tries to stimulate economic growth to replace the lost wealth of a tsunami-battered economy, it's turning to foreign capital -- from banks and investment funds to its Asian neighbors.
$350,000 fine against car wash company An east Providence company was fined $350,000 by the state Health and Human Services Department this month for failing to have an emergency plan in case of a gas explosion. It has three facilities and one of them is at 2170 Post Road that is not connected to natural gas
A Good-looking Girl Loses Her Head An actress has become the latest victim of bad hair days after she found herself with a seriously disfigured head in the latest round of celebrity boob photos.
When a single error can crash (wsj.com) wsj.com - A new software flaw could crash computer systems, according to researchers at McAfee A third-party security software provider says it recently discovered a flaw with an encryption algorithm popular with the military.
The day traders are calling The New England Patriots win over the Indianapolis Colts, 41-36 at the Meadowlands on Monday night, was a fluke.
St. Louis mayor names panel to search for police chief CHICAGO St. Louis Mayor Francis G. Slay has named the city’s panel to interview candidates for police chief after the department’s acting top cop was stripped of his command by another mayor at a time when the department was under federal investigation
Steroid users will get slap on wrist Who is Barry Bonds trying to kid? The San Francisco Giants #39; slugger, who in 2001 whacked 73 home runs to set a new, single-season record, reportedly told investigators that he unknowingly took
Bush-Pelosi Plan Has Political Impact on Both Sides   A new plan being discussed between congressional leaders and President Bush is drawing fire and praise on both sides of the aisle. Democrats have denounced a draft plan pushed by the White House as a deal that leaves American workers and businesses out to dry and ignores the
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G.M.’s Top 5 Picks In Stock Car Racing On May 16, G.M. will return to Talladega Superspeedway for its fifth go-round since the circuit opened in the fall of 1997. The race in “the Great American B-B-Q” is
BUSH, BLITZER SPARK A SENSATION ON NATIONAL TELEVISION ABC (AP) ABC News - Democratic candidate for president John Kerry may be in Washington, but NBC correspondent John Leonard and ABC reporter Kate Snow had a bigger impact Saturday when they discussed the Bush-Blitzer campaign battle during
Google to Pay £500M to End Yahoo! Suit - (BBC Online) Google will pay 500m to settle allegations that it illegally used the names of major companies, including News Corp, for its search engine, a deal worth $300m, its third-largest acquisition in history.
US dollar on track for its best year against major currencies  London, Sept 9 The US dollar on Tuesday edged lower against major currencies and  rose against the euro, as rising equity and Treasury prices and  muted dollar-selling by hedge funds offset some weaker-than-expecta
The Power Behind the New 'Power Rangers' (AP) The Washington Post - The new Power Rangers are not a team of  superheroes but a group of "power-hungry kids" who will fight each other to determine who will be next - someone will die.
Web-Based Voting App in the Works (USA Today) USA Today - A web-based voting app being developed for Web browsers such as Firefox or Internet Explorer is to be announced by the U. S. military, its first-ever electronic voting system, next year.
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How to Avoid Stock Market Crashes, and Other Basic Business Lessons A few days before trading suspended for three hours in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, then-Secretary of State Madeline Albright gave a commencement address at the University of Miami. At the time, it seemed likely at best that she was
Sony to charge $100,000 for PS2 The move is expected to bring in revenues of about $1 billion a year for Sony, which is making losses of about $7 billion, the Daily News reported.
The New York Times: The Top 2: Web 2.0 and the Coming Jobs Biz. The Top 2: Web 2.0 And The Coming Jobs Biz. A leading newspaper on the Web looks at the role of technology in the industry.
'I want to be judged on what I do' - Mourinho United boss Jose Mourinho says he would have taken charge of Manchester United if David Moyes had not become head coach.
New Zealand’s ‘failing farms’ left to rot The Department of Conservation (DOC) is seeking $200 million to purchase land to save hundreds of farms and hundreds of thousands of hectares of agricultural land, including the country’s largest beef farm.
China is the 'other great power' and is the future of the world, President said.
L'Equip's new show The Insider L'Equip recently interviewed French actor and filmmaker Jean-Claude Carriere about his upcoming new movie "Hommes lézards." The film will be released as "The Insider" in France on November 21st, 2009.
New York's High Court OKs New Trial for Jodi Arias The state Supreme Court has denied a new trial for convicted killer Jodi Arias, who has claimed a miscarriage of justice because jurors at her first trial were racially biased against her.
'What if the iPad didn't change the world?' - Apple's visionary Steve Jobs is dead Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who set the standard for how a global company should conduct itself, has died, just months after co-founding the company that changed the way people use computing and revolutionized the way consumers
New York city budget crisis A state of emergencies was declared in New York City schools Tuesday because of a shortfall in the city?s budget and teachers?s strike that has already cost the city nearly $2 billion in lost instruction, school officials said.
F1 to pay £14,000 for 'fear' claims (Daily Echo) F1 bosses have been ordered to pay out £14,000 to two Britons after they claimed that race stewards failed to protect their safety amid fears about the safety of the championship on tracks covered in 'dust devils'.
World Cup Soccer Games on TV Today Brazil, the only host of a
U.S., EU to Agree on Climate Protection New York and the European Union moved toward a landmark agreement on how to limit polluting fuels after marathon talks led European negotiators to back down in the tense hours before they were to adjourn for the night. But the negotiators said there would be no deal without a package to
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Italy coach Lippi defends decision to omit Cassano Italy national coach Marcello Lippi has defended his decision to leave AS Roma striker Antonio Cassano out of his squad for this month #39;s two Group Five World Cup qualifiers.
The L'Oreal Heiress Who Now Runs a Magazine The Parisian who founded the cosmetics company now owns The New Yorker. When Gail Collins steps down as editor-in-chief   her replacement--Gail Collins--takes over for a year before being named publisher. The move is part of
Numeracy as an aid to learning in special education: a multi-method analysis The purpose of this research was to determine if there was any association between the reading activities of elementary school teachers in Special Education classrooms and the test scores of their students.
North Korea says U.S. is behind recent missile test A spokesman for North Korea s Foreign Ministry today said the country has the technological ability to target any area of the U.S. mainland or strike carriers with long-range missiles if it is provoked. in Washington.
IBM to buy software developer CA Technologies for \$1.1 billion CHICAGO - IBM Corp. on Monday agreed to pay \$1.1 billion cash and assumed debt for CA Technologies Inc., a maker of developer tools, in the biggest development software deal of the year.
US oil firms suffer second-quarter drop Oil companies with US holdings suffered steep losses in the second-quarter, hit by lower oil prices and a strong dollar.
We'll Tell Ourselves Anything... So We Can Sleep At Night (The New York Times' Online Book Review): In the past, we'd blame our inability to get any sleep on all the things we had to tell ourselves not to do. Now we have good drugs to knock us out and the Internet to wake us
United Kingdom faces 'chilling' future as scientists predict climate doom London - The future of humanity and the planet is so bleak, even British scientists have admitted it. On a visit to the United States, Sir John Houghton, the president of...
NDA to use water treatment test data: report TOKYO - Japan #39;s opposition party on Tuesday accused the government of misusing research data on air pollution in an apparent attempt to make a water treatment equipment maker pay $US10 million ($A15.45 million) after it won a court ruling ordering
&lt;b&gt;The End Is Near&lt;/b&gt; It took about 45,000 years for us to evolve into the humans we are today (humans and other animals). There are no major changes or upheavals in human behavior and culture before the present era; all earlier social
New York Fed: Retail Sales, Investment, Personal Spending, Inflation to Rose in May and June U.S. retail sales climbed 0.4 percent in May, the largest gain in four years, which was partly driven by increased buying of autos, gas-related expenses, furniture and appliance purchases and purchases at bars
Apple Launches Mac App Store with $1.01 Million First Day  The Register reported Apple sold more than 1.8 million copies of its iLife '05 software on its opening day at the...
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In US, gas prices jump to $5.13 per gallon average U.S. gas prices increased to $5.13 per gallon and gasoline demand continued to fall in the last week of November on the eve of the Thanksgiving holiday, the Energy Information Administration said Thursday.
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A man who works two jobs for minimum wage as a janitor A janitor cleaning a South Florida high school on Friday discovered what could be evidence of abuse at the hands of the school, but students were warned not to touch the cleaning products. At least one janitor at Coral Gables Senior High School has a job
I am a very, very naughty girl: British politician's sex tape revealed LONDON A politician who has been labelled one of Britain's most corrupt Cabinet ministers has been secretly filmed "sleeping around" with a woman with drugs and booze in her blood who died two weeks after the sex video was shot.
China’s Growth Hikes Show Slower Expansion Plans Bloomberg - State-owned companies in China to borrow more to cover their expenses and pay more workers in response to a government growth agenda that’s slowing the economy.
E.L. Haynes Is to Be Sentenced for Conspiracy, Extortion The federal judge who presided over the trial of Rene Eugene Haynes said Friday that the defense has given him convincing evidence of Haynes’s cooperation with law enforcement.
The final day of the Commonwealth Games The last day of the Commonwealth Games is on Wednesday, with an athletics event to mark the finale of the games.
Intel in big PC push '03-04
Makers of Black-Caps-clad 'Skins, Wizards to trade jerseys [Associated Press] With Washington, Washington. The Redskins and Washington Wizards are trading jerseys to mark the teams' 10th season together.
Top business stories Monday: Job loss, a credit scare, more... Top stories include a report that joblessness rose to a 10-year high and the U.S. is losing confidence in the ability of the government to stabilize a shaky credit market.
The new version, which came out Wednesday, contains features like a new photo and sound viewer and a tool to move files between two computers in case one of them loses their connection.
Citing the failure of its key contract talks, the largest union representing public school teachers in California called off strike votes Friday and told its more than 100,000 members to prepare for classes to start Oct. 4.
(CNN) -- One year after the twin towers came down, millions of dollars have been spent over the last year and a half, rebuilding and renovating at New York #39;s famed World Trade Center site.
What? A U.S. military unit based in Iraq is being accused of raping and killing the widow of a fellow American soldier. The woman died of an apparent suicide six days after meeting U.S. forces in March.
Apple reportedly preparing update to iPhone OS for Mac The iPhone and iPod touch are the devices that are used by the most prolific users of both Apple's Android and Google's Blackberry operating systems, according to new Gartner reports.
As the holiday rush winds down in the US, retail sales are slowing down But overall, sales are expected to post a strong gain. The increase is in line with the growth in household incomes since the recession ended and people are spending more on
New York state will not close its fiscal year early NY State has agreed to extend its fiscal year into the first days of April. It is the first time officials have agreed to an extension since 1978.
New York Knicks #33; Toney Douglas Ready for Boost Jason Kidd did a masterful job of containing Tracy McGrady in the Knicks game. But the Rockets proved, once again, that Kidd can do only so much.
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Fines could be up to $5,000 in case of repeat offenses (Update2) As part of the settlement, Wainwright will pay a $1,000 fine if he violates the rules between July and September, said the official familiar with the situation.
N.Y. Gov. Spikes Spending By $13.2 Million In The Last Fiscal Year
A-Rod's latest injury could force him out of baseball (NY Times) - Alex Rodriguez could lose his right arm or at least part of his hand because of the vicious way he was whacked by a pitch during his latest slump.
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In this era of austerity there is one group of people who do not need to cut anything at all: the wealthy. Even when we reach a full-blown recession you know that those in charge will continue to give themselves more pay and more perks than they deserve.
India's oil minister seeks urgent talks with Russia today over a falling global oil price that has sent a shock through energy-strapped Asia.
Clinton-Reno Law May Block Sale of U.S. Arms  (Reuters) - The United States will propose to make it  illegal to acquire the most commonly sold military weapons  for countries that do not follow the "Munitions Control Regime," Secretary of  State Madeleine Albright said on
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Microsoft: Outlook.com and Hotmail.com will stop pushing ads to Internet newswires to stem their declining number of paid subscribers. #39;That kind of change isn't easy and we understand why a #39;NewsCorp #39; source might not want his or her
LAS Vegas draws over 1,000 The final session of the first annual Summer Las Vegas Arts Fest, taking place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 6 at the Arts District, was a huge success. The annual festival is a joint effort by the Art City Foundation, which was
Newborn Girl, 7, Killed in Home Fire; Family Says Child Suffered from Epilepsy Authorities said Saturday that they have not determined an official cause of death of an infant and young girl killed in a North County man's fiery home fire.
Lenders to Borrow $600 Million from Saudi Arabian Group. The Royal Al-Faisaliah Group will lend up to \$600 million against oil exploration projects in Saudi Arabia, according to a report by Reuters.
New Book on C.B.&F.A. on Market Crash  NEW YORK (Reuters) - C.B.&F.A. Inc's recent share offering is  just one more sign of an impending market crash. Here is a sample  of books to check out before your start investing heavily again
Is it #39;S too Soon to Start Talking about #39;Presidential Politics? Washington Editorials and Opinions Page - This page will continue to function as this year progresses.
NAC to sell assets? AP   By ERIC TALMADGE  NEWARK, N.J.(AP) The owner of the New York Post said no decision has been made yet about the future of The Post....
Newspaper Ad Revenue Plunges on Weak Economy U.S. newspaper advertising revenues fell by 24.6 percent in the fourth quarter as the weak economy cost readers.
Sony Computer Entertainment Will Release a Version of PlayStation 3 in Europe In order to take advantage of the game library that will be available, European gamers will have to pay more for the Japanese model, while there are rumours that a PS3 model is coming to the US in the near future.
Why Do They Say 'Bless You'? Because the World is Not Enough In the midst of deadly fighting in the Middle East, thousands of doctors, nurses and volunteers from more than 30 nations are now rushing to the aid of their besieged brothers and sisters. So why do they ask for God’s blessings?
AOL Wants You to Play Your Music Over the Web Last week, AOL introduced a free Web-based music platform, called Rhapsody. With the service, users can log in and choose to listen to their music over the Web, and can play songs through their home computers.
Kmart to close 100 stores in 2 years Target Corp. (TGT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said Wednesday that it will close up to 100 stores before 2004 and would not say how many of its roughly 1,400 stores are on the chopping block.
AOL CEO: Don t Buy This Movie I believe in being completely honest. The question is, am I honest enough? The answer is no. To paraphrase, I d get more interested in selling ads on a movie than in the movie itself.
PC Pro - Free Software for the UK PC Pro was launched today for business PC users. This version of the popular magazine will be free, but will still be sold at full price. The move is designed to raise awareness of the importance of software for small businesses.
The Federal Appeals Court Ruled in Favour of a University That Was Required to Regulate its Religious Institution #39;Federal appeals court rules in favor of a university that was required to regulate its religious institution.
New Zealand: 'Lucky Country' to Offer Internet Access New Zealand has signed up to a US$2.15 billion deal to sell broadband access to over 15 million New Zealanders at one tenth the price charged by international rivals. (Bloomberg)
U.S.-India Relationship on Par, Defense Secretary Says "We're going to have lots to work on but it's on par. It's on the correct track."
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The other side of that story In a statement from the University of Iowa, head basketball coach Fran McCaffery, who is the father of University of North Carolina star P.J. Hairston Jr., stated that Hairston was suspended for the weekend for failing a drug test.
NFL, ESPN Agree on Network for 'NFC Championship'  The television  networks reached a  five-year broadcast agreement &lt;A HREF=&quot;http://abcnews.go.com/sections/business/DailyNews/index.html?id=96796&qu
'We Can Afford It' For the poor the US federal government can now afford to pay its lowest share of the overall national budget in almost a decade. Yet this time it #39;s not just a matter of a temporary fiscal patch. It’s also a matter of ideology.
B'nai B'rith's New Anti-Defamation League The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has formed a legal defense fund to collect donations in response to a campaign by anti-abortion groups labeling it a "Jewish Conspiracy Organization."
New Home: More Space, More Money - and Nothing to Do The new house has two bedrooms and two full baths. My daughter and I both have a two-bedroom apartment in Manhattan that is barely big enough for a king-size bed, let alone a twin bed.
EU-US trade talks resume Tuesday in Geneva EU-Japanese trade talks resumed Tuesday on Tuesday in Geneva, hours after a round of fruitless US-led talks concluded without a deal.
Danske Bank says US $3.1bn fine in Russian money-laundering case Copenhagen: A Danish bank has appealed a $3.1bn penalty a U.S. Justice Department says it imposed on the Danske Bank for helping Russians to avoid paying taxes on $10bn in financial deals.
Denny's Dining Down the Middle On Jan. 1, Denny’s will offer a buffet-style dinner in each of its restaurants. On the menu are items such as prime rib, prime rib bacon and prime rib sausage.
The State's First Step to Build an I.C.C. That will Regulate Power, not Pollute
Money Funds Fell in Latest Week (AP) AP - Assets of the nation's retail money market mutual funds fell by  #36;1.17 billion in the latest week to  #36;849.98 trillion, the Investment Company Institute said Thursday.
U.S., Canada to trade under GATT  By Andrew Cawthorne, Globe and Mail, Toronto   Canada and the United States have reached a breakthrough agreement to   trade under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade.
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Google Files Patent For New Form Of Electronic Payments A paper form used for buying or selling bitcoins at a currency exchange booth by a man (background) at a "Bitcoin ATM" is displayed at the Bitcoin Center Seoul in Seoul, South Korea, on Tuesday, June 16, 2013.
In the aftermath of last month's hurricane, thousands need help Two days after Hurricane Ivan swirled out of the Caribbean and across the state of Florida, the full effect #39;s becoming clear. With the help of volunteers and hundreds of first responders and search  and rescue teams from all 50 states, more than 15
The most innovative mobile apps of  #39;10 (The Independent) Ten of the most innovative mobile apps weve compiled through our travels across  #39;10.
The new Premier League season began in style on New England Monday night as Bury became the first English club to be relegated when they went down to a 1-0 defeat to relegation-haunted Millwall #39;
NASA and Boeing to Offer $1\ Million Prize for Deep-space Propulsion Technologies  quot;We #39;re hoping people will come and challenge Boeing,quot; said Boeing engineer David Jordan, a co-entrant of the prize.
Microsoft's Ballmer: 'Tough Luck' for the Net (MSFT), WSJ, Econ, InfoWorld - Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates said it would be "tough luck" for the Nets if it follows the NBA and becomes the "Wizards" in the new superteam format. (It's
Top 5: Best and Worst Movies 2013 Movie lovers will have their pick of the best and the worst, from John Carter to Django Unchained. Our best and worst list is now on Facebook. The Hollywood Reporter:
China Tries to Halt Fading Taste for Offal The country has banned the sale of dog and cat meat.
The New England Patriots have their eyes on a new generation of quarterbacks. By Dave Grosby | Sept. 8
Microsoft to slash U.K. sales force as number of staffers declines Microsoft is scaling back the size of its British sales force, slashing the size of its London operation by up to two-fifths, as part of plans to cut around a third of the staff group.
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The Top Two Web Ad Services, Advertising Experts Explain  AUG 31, 1999 - AdAge.com, the most comprehensive online source for news, features, analysis and commentary in the advertising, public relations, marketing and media industries, today released its Most Read Article/s of the 1997/1999 ad season.
Is it time to call in the FBI? Some parents are being warned about phone-sex services that offer kids up to \$3.99 a minute to talk to adults on the phone. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is warning that such services are sometimes used by pedophiles.
U.S. Says No  to Missile Shield Japan has rejected plans for a U.S.-led missile shield in Asia after Washington proposed a revised proposal, officials said Wednesday.
Iran has launched a probe to investigate whether the Iranian government was responsible for the May 31 terror attack on the United States embassy in Tunis, the country #39;s foreign minister Javad Zarif said Thursday.
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H&M plans $1.2 bi profit jump on strong Swedish sales LONDON (AP) #36; -- H&M is looking to increase its profit margin in Sweden this year by about 10 percent and expects to be making a total profit of more than 1.2 billion krona ($172 million)
Apple to buy music labels WASHINGTON Apple said Monday it will team up with music labels that represent more than two-thirds of the U.S. music industry to create digital playlists that people can access on the iPhone, iPod Touch and MacBook Pro.
How the U.S. Economy is Doing -- But How It will Be Doing is a lot more complicated  By James R. Hagerty, John M. Harmon, Peter Navarro, July 17, 2001
Is China on Verge of Major Economic Collapse? A new study says that the U.S. economy, already struggling with debt and sluggish growth, may be better off without China.
CHICAGO - A CHICAGO woman is in custody after allegedly hitting her 5-year-old daughter in the face with a metal cane during an argument over the girl's homework, police said.
Fiskar to produce large-format printing Press and ink Fiskar has signed a letter of intent with an Amsterdam firm to establish a large-format printer and ink plant in the Netherlands.
U.S. House Backs Proteins, Nutrition Panel WASHINGTON - The House agreed Monday to back a proposal calling for an overhaul of the nation's school nutrition program that would require school lunchrooms to put healthier and more expensive choices in children's meals and expand nutrition education.
WPAU to become first college radio station to broadcast live, high-resolution HD programming WASHINGTON. (AP) The University of Washington has become the first school in the United States to broadcast live, high-definition programming on a college radio station.
#39;T-CASTER; #39; helps the visually impaired to improve their physical fitness and independence The product is marketed in two languages: English and Braille, and is manufactured in two versions.
The world s highest mountain in a snowy wonderland, the dormant volcano Krakatau, sits in the middle of a volcanic hotspot.
Tack on a picture name \I was not actually taking a photograph, just a picture of our dog with a flower.
Kewell scores again Kewell scores but not for the Socceroos again, after a four-pointer in the first half against Venezuela on night four of the South American Cup yesterday. Photo: Craig Golding. The world cup hero kicked twice in th
US Gov #39;t plan may help Internet traffic run smoother and faster SAN FRANCISCO (AP)? A new set of proposed rules for U.S. Internet traffic will take effect next month, a move aimed at bringing a semblance of order to a chaotic, high volume, Internet that's sometimes referred
Online Public Access To Court Documents - Google Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG - news -  people ) today announced that it will launch \x34. The tool will offer public access to cases that have ended in  criminal trials.
A guide to your state #39;s election #39;s By Brian Smith
Microsoft will begin selling its new version of Windows XP on Wednesday--giving business customers a final opportunity to use the 32-bit operating system they started installing the last month rather than migrate to its 64-bit successor.
KAZAKHSTAN : EXPO 2000 - CHANGS: Russia, China, Kazakhstan (VICTOR MOLCHANOS) Russia and China, countries with little prior economic interaction, recently signed several deals worth more than US$30 billion. The agreements range from the US$5.6 billion
Downturn A wave of bankruptcies expected today as the economy slows. A wave of bankruptcies is expected to be unleashed today, causing thousands of small businesses to close and forcing some of the country's largest retailers to scale back their financial
World Cup-winning captain recalls his last World Cup game against Saudi Arabia “I remember a defender had punched the ball away from the Saudi keeper when the game was on the line, and I knew it was coming back to me,” Rooney, 32, said at his unveiling.
Microsoft launches first beta version of Office suite for Linux The first release of Microsoft's Office suite for Linux operating systems has become the latest casualty of a raging feud between the software giant and Oracle Corp., a maker of similar products.
Weigh and feel your best A comprehensive overview of the best exercise machines available, how they work and what conditions make them most beneficial for you.
UK Retail Sales Rose 1.1% in June UK retail sales were up 1.1% year-on-year in June, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics.
Stocks Fall on Fed Watch; Dollar Higher Against the Yen  AMSTERDAM (Dow Jones)--U.S. stock markets    fell Thursday on concern about a soft U.S. June retail sales report and a possible federal interest rate increase in late August. Stocks also fell by more
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China says it will keep open all channels for talks on Tibet China today said it would keep open all channels for talks on Tibetan self-ruled region of Western-style Tibet, while stressing continued firm resolve to seek national unity.
Rival Broadband Providers Fight Network Neutrality Efforts as FCC Considers Broadband Regulation The proposed rules would cap how much broadband service providers like AT&T, Comcast and Verizon charge cable and satellite services for broadband speed upgrades. Under the proposal, the service providers would be forced to provide at...
Sized up for the season: Wilt Chamberlain. SIZING UP SHAQ STAT LINE: Shaquille O #39;Neal had 24 points, 17 rebounds and four blocked shots in 38 minutes Friday against the Pistons.
Yahoo to merge AOL, Delphi, Yahoo search ads, and other ads into a single entity The combined entity will own, operate, or manage AOL, Yahoo! Search, Yahoo! Network and Yahoo! Deutsch and its other properties.
AIG Gets New Bank Head AIG on Tuesday named Goldman-Sachs Group Inc.'s former co-head of global securities, Paul Kasriel, as an interim co-head of the insurer's insurance operations in Asia and Australia.
Apple to be targeted by probe for iPhone patent Apple, under investigation by a U.S. government probe into business practices in the computer industry, is the latest big computer company to come under scrutiny for questionable business practices.
Diverse students make history at UF A history repeating itself in Gainesville?
Incentive Plan to be Enforceable Before July 31, 2002  To Be Released at or About 6:30 a.m. ET on May 14, 2002 by the SEC  - New York.   For purposes of this announcement, "Enforceability Date" means December 1, 2002.
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M&A: $150M Batteries to Buy in North West US Battery maker B Energy Storage Systems will buy American Energy Systems Group for $150 million to build a lithium-ion batteries plant in the US.
Top five U.S. and Canadian online gambling sites with a sports theme  WASHINGTON/LOS ANGELES: It's a time of reckoning for top US and Canadian online gambling sites.  On Monday, the US Justice Department unsealed an indictment alleging that major offshore gambling websites such as Golden Palace  Corp <B
Enron in $2.8 Billion Pact with Dynegy HOUSTON -(Dow Jones)- Enron Corp. (ENE) and Dynegy Inc. (DYN), power traders with one of the most high-profile collapses in recent memory, said Friday they will acquire each other,s natural
U.S. to Unveil Plan for Iran Nuclear Negotiations US officials say senior officials will present Sunday an \xc3\x82\xc2\xadIran\xc3\x82\xc2\xad offer of talks with world powers. At the same time, White House press
'Nuff said In the past month, the dollar lost some ground against the euro, the yen, Canadian and British pounds, and gained against the Chinese yuan and Brazilian real.
A company has been accused of a huge #39;dodgy#39; tax scam - and it#39;s not one of the big names many of us know.
B-52s dropped MOBIL oil over Iraq after Sept 11  By WILLIAM A. HAGERMAN  UPI | 9/19/2001  OIL CITY -- F-117 Nighthawks dropped a load of MOBIL oil in Iraq, but officials had no comment on whether it was related
G.M. Sets $35,000 as Top Bid for Daewoo  GM chief executive officer Rick Wagoner called Daewoo #39;one of the great companies and one that represents Korean manufacturing and design excellence, quot; at a G.M. conference call, according to Dow Jones Newsw
Tributes paid to former Bordeaux chairman on 80th birthday France's oldest football club is marking the 80th birthday on Monday of Jean-Pierre Salignon, who made his name as a manager in Africa.
EBay CFO Says eBay IPO Can Be Done Without Stock Split, No One Can Afford It eBay Corp's chief financial officer has said that the company is ready for its initial public offering, despite repeated investor demands for the company to go public amid slowing revenue and stock declines.
Ransomware Hits Public Sector The attack may be part of a larger global campaign targeting organizations outside of Russia, according to an analysis by Symantec.
Former NHLer to be inducted into Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame The provincial government announced Monday the appointment of former NHL forward Garry Unger as the 31st member of the Manitoba Sports Museum's Hall of Fame
3-3 tie  &lt;FONT face="verdana,helvetica" color="#999999" size=6 &gt;Washington scores two more goals as Penguins tie in playoff Game 4. &lt;/FONT&gt;
The US oil glut that’s helping cheapen WTI  NEW YORK (MarketWatch) - If we’ve been reading the tea leaves correctly, crude oil is now a bargain—and with the supply overhang  the big players won’t be willing to take on massive short positions anytime soon
Online news aggregator links data to stories Reuters Media has launched a digital magazine and web log called "Muckrack" - a reference to the fact that the company has the rights to aggregate news stories.
He will give the speech on television and print in newspapers, according to his aides. In the past, Obama has sometimes delivered televised remarks and the actual speech in newspapers.
China is building 'world's biggest telescope'. The 8.5 metre Subaru Telescope will be located in the La Palma observatory, Spain.
Global oil demand likely to reach plateau A slowing of oil demand growth in Japan, India and other emerging economies along with low inventories in developed markets are putting the brakes on a strong rebound in oil prices, which closed down from more than $150 a barrel in late summer to the $85-95 level last week.
The U. S. Supreme Court Allows States to Limit Campaign Spending (WSJ.COM) With the government's loss against the Supreme Court, campaign finance reform will remain in states hands.
N.F.L.'s New\Young Owner: David Steinberg, 35 Steinberg,\the Miami Dolphins' new owner,\is a real estate developer and has held key positions in the\New York City's Metropolitan Transit Authority,\where he was the\chair\director of the\finance
A $3.7 billion Canadian offshore natural gas deposit will help pay for a massive expansion of the Montreal Olympic stadium, as Montreal and Ottawa struggle to agree to share the cost. -AP
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Will Dyson and The Muppets Return? Rumors have started circulating again that the Muppets, along with their celebrity friends James Dyson and Dr. Brian Cox, will return in one form or another.
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U.S. Firms Losing to Overseas Rivals as China Snares Business A major U.S. concern: American firms losing some of the best business opportunities to rivals elsewhere even as
St. Petersburg's Jannick Stensson has had an up-and-down, roller-coaster ride at the PGA Professional National Championship.  In his first year on the Nike tour and his eighth on the PGA Tour, he had 10 runner-up finishes in 14 starts. But this year
News: AMD Introduces 2GHz Opteron CPU (NewsFactor) NewsFactor: AMD announced plans late Tuesday to launch a 2GHz server processor on November 1st. The new\Opterons, or Opteron 600 series chips, are targeted at business and large\computing power centers.\
Why is the media failing? The problem has little to do with new technologies. There are not more media stories than ever about the environment, education and poverty. The real problem is one of priorities; the media is in a crisis of values.
Stock Futures Whipsaw After Jobs Data US stock futures fell on Friday then quickly rebounded, after a US report showed job growth in August came in slightly below expectations.
Stocks close lower as Dow falls  SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - U.S. stocks closed lower on Monday as Dow  component General Motors Co. &lt;A HREF="http://www.investor.reuters.com/QuickNav/SyndicationTabs/Article/
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A Tale of Many Cries: “Nasr Amrou”, a Fictional Portrait of the “Amrou”  By Tarek Masoud An article at: <  http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=JPos
No Deal for E-Dealers E-commerce Web firms are hoping the end of a bitter dispute over who gets to bill online consumers for "click-to-print" transactions will result in some more friendly pricing.
He left to take new job in China  The former chief executive of the largest UK construction firm went back to work in China three years ago\and has never looked back. The 44-year old, who is now the chief executive of a Chinese property company called Wuxi Wuxi International Water and Construction Investment
Energy Minister confirms oil industry tax increase - as it happened  WASHINGTON (Xinhua) - Energy Minister James A. Capuano, Tuesday, August 19, confirmed that the USA oil and natural gas industry would face higher tax rates, as the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives is expected to approve the extension of
It’s Getting Even Worse for the Media (www.nytimes.com) www.nytimes.com - The media’s decline looks likely to be even more acute and widespread than has previously been anticipated, particularly in television and radio.
Viacom to buy networks MTV and Nickelodeon Viacom has agreed to purchase UPN Network, the Fox and UPN networks, TNN, the Discovery Channel and the A&E television station group.
The Last Word By JOHN G. MOSER The Los Angeles Times Book Review. Copyright 1991 Los Angeles Times. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission.
Inauguration plan is full of surprises The nation's first African Americans will serve as speakers at the inaugurations of President and Mrs. Bush.
MOSCOW MOSCOW Russia has launched another probe into the shooting down of its military jet by Turkey, which is blaming the incident on Ankara's missile attack on a Russian jet on Tuesday.
Mac OS System 7 Upgrade Available The Mac OS 7.5 upgrade, which costs $129, is designed for the 1.25GHz Macintosh Quadra 650, Macintosh Plus, Macintosh II, and Quadra 700 models. Oct 27
No time to play: Players forced to go back on Tour (USAGolf.org) LIVONIA, Mich. (AP) The PGA Tour is canceling the three last rounds of the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational because of severe rains that have delayed or canceled major golf tournaments in
From a Home Office to an Office: Why the Home Office Job Is the Right One for Any Careerist
'I am not even at all worried': David Beckham: Manchester City star to start for England against Croatia as Fabio Capello sets up World Cup dream for the Three Lions
A-G says no to royal inquiry Royal Commissioners investigating the Hillsborough Stadium disaster issued a stern refusal to a Labour request to hold an inquiry into the 1989 tragedy in order to bring to book those responsible for the tragedy.
The Power of the Internet for Education: Lesson 1 #39; (12/14/04)The Power of the Internet for Education (PoIIE) is an educational initiative that teaches students to write computer code.
Digg and Fox news to collaborate (Techcrunched.com) - TechCrunch.com founder Michael Arrington sent out an e-mail, alerting TechCrunch staff to a recent announcement made by the FOX News Channel in which the channel is reportedly partnering with Digg.com.
US Army Sends Troops to Kuwait for Possible Strike on Iraq Troops from South Korea, Japan and Britain will go to Kuwait in response to a reported potential U.S. air strike on Iraq, Pentagon officials said today.
Ugly scenes after TK\s death A police investigation is continuing into the tragic death of Tamaquito Kennedy King, 21, from Walsall, West Midlands.
New study: More girls than boys in U.S. are bullied A new study finds that children who grow up with more frequent bullying are less likely to be girls and boys are about equally likely to be bullied.
U.S. Stocks Extend Loss but Open Higher; Precious Metals Hold Steady Stocks finished lower on Tuesday, extending a recent streak of declines following a strong jobs number from the government. Shares of technology and health-care companies fell, while energy and financial stocks moved higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average
KFC and McDonald #39;s Offer Kids Meal Deals in Canada McDonald #39;s and KFC #39;s restaurants in Canada #39;re offering more deals for kids on Tuesday, as the fast food chains have joined forces in a campaign to fight rising obesity among children.
Microsoft to let users opt-out of ads for Windows software PC maker Lenovo warned it will miss quarterly profit targets after posting disappointing results for the last three months of the year.
Balfour quits as Scottish MSP Scottish Socialists MSP John Balfour has quit as an elected member of the Scottish Parliament.
The Big Show A look at the week in sports
WAP2 - the new generation WAP web standard to replace WAP1 WAP2 - the new generation wireless web standard to replace WAP1 should be announced by the end of March to allow developers time to build new phones.
More women rule world football.
To The Stars And Manners AMIGO VILLARREAL - You are reading this story at a special place. Thousands of miles away, in a city famous for having some of the most beautiful views in the world, is a little street lined with two-story pastel pink and teal buildings that are
S. Africa to review tax hike on fuel, oil President Thabo Mbeki will review to tax hike on fuel and oil prices this week as part of a broad review of South Africa's tax increases to cope with declining revenue.
Newspapers need their newsrooms to be more efficient and agile How to: A step by step approach to newsroom design There's a difference between creating something that a news agency can put on the internet and creating something that will be printed in a newspaper.
Home Sales: Upward trend continues; inventory rises In the month of December, homes were sold at greater than the average rate of 1.9 months in the prior two years, according to a survey by the National Association of Realtors. The survey did find a downward blip in sales in the Northeast with a
The Dow Jones hit a record high, the NASDAQ composite index closed slightly higher, and the S&P 500 and S&P 100 added to Thursday&rsquo;s gain.
Darden Restaurants’ Red Lobsters has closed 50 restaurants in North America following the introduction of a new recipe for the company’s Angus steaks, a move the company said would ‘streamline’ its portfolio and save it money.
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India says will end export license of U.S. uranium firm -India informed Wednesday it would no longer grant annual export licences to U.S. company Energy Transfer to sell uranium fuel for nuclear reactors outside the country, a government news agency reported, a move likely to be used as an negotiating tactic in stalled talks over
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MSC seeks $500 mln in funding from French banks MSEK will float shares in a joint venture with two French banks if the company is able to raise between $300 mln-$450 mln from the two firms and will be looking to borrow as much as $600 mln-1 bln from
New Orleans police say man found dead at casino New Orleans police on Wednesday said a suspected prostitute shot a man to death near the New Orleans Museum of Art early Monday.
KPMG Launches Online Legal Services in Asia-Pacific KPMG launches three online services to support the legal communities that subscribe: KPMG Online Legal Services Australia, KPMG Online Legal Services Japan, and KPMG Online Legal Services Korea.
The World Health Organization, WHO, declared today a new public health emergency over the spread of the H1N1 virus, which has killed at least 80 people globally. But it emphasized that worldwide efforts were effective in stopping a further spread of the highly contagious flu.
LOCKING: A locksmith comes to your house late at night to change your locks while your family sleeps in other rooms. You never agreed to pay him. The locksmith says it is his job, and his company is insured, and you should give him the money. If you don#039;t
CME Reports Record Setting Volume for December 2016 CME Globex trade volumes posted a record setting month for December after experiencing a significant decline in volumes the previous month.
The Bachelorette's Love Story Is Over: It Ends In A Marriage But A Divorce! (MTV) The Bachelorette's Love Story Is Over: It Ends In A Marriage But A Divorce!
#39;No time left for debate. #39;: Obama, GOP split in space control debate WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama and Congress' top Republicans split on Sunday over the future control of U.S. space operations, arguing that there is no time to resolve competing plans before they expire at the end of
New Apple product: \$29.99 MPB, \$29.99 MBP, \$19.99 MBP: PCWorld says: the new machines will let you do more of what your Mac can
In one of the largest acquisitions of this season, Wal-Mart is set to acquire Sam's Club for almost $6 billion. There are now plans to add Sam's Club's membership club business to Wal-Mart's existing discount membership club, Wal-mart.com.
New T-Shirt Collection On Sale Today
New law aims to strengthen gun laws        The Los Angeles Times    A new law strengthening California gun laws goes into effect today.    California Attorney General Bill Lockyer described the new legislation as having made "great strides" to improve people's safety...
China, the US, the EU, the UN, the IMF and Japan are coming together to try and work out the next steps for a lasting global economic and financial settlement, as globalisation shows signs of reaching breaking point...
The new iPad: a glimpse at 10 things to expect The unveiling of the Apple iPad, which had been rumoured for months, has revealed 10 things the company had in store.
US stocks close at two-year highs NEW YORK (AP) � Investors have largely turned their attention to the next U.S. jobs report, set for Friday, and have ignored an upsurge of interest on the futures market in recent days. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose for the third straight week, adding
Former US judge guilty on child porn charges Former U.S. District Judge William J. Duffin was convicted Friday of possessing child pornography while on the bench.
American Mosaic and a report about the next place for travelers could be out this world. It seems a report by a New York City planner.
#39;Papa John #39;s To Lose Credibility, CEO Says  A day after a Wall Street analyst accused the pizza chain of selling out its founder,  #39;John Schnatter #39; said he was confident the company would weather the storm.
India asks US to withdraw aid to India | NEW YORK, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- India asked the US on Monday to stop military aid to India, after Washington expressed "deep concern" about Delhi's efforts to acquire a nuclear-capable missile,  the Indian Embassy said in a statement.
M&lt;strong&gt;RV&lt;/strong&gt; for Sale in New Jersey, NY (CNN) -- A family is selling their used RV for a  bargain price to raise money for college tuition.
W.H. plans summit with China, Russia, India (Reuters) The United States will hold a summit on Thursday with Russia and China, according to an internal U.S. administration document, which indicated that Washington intended to seek commitments by those countries to reduce their reliance on Iranian oil.
UPDATE 2: U.S. to seek new Iraq action: No'surge' -- US: General's comments come against a backdrop of violence. Fears of a US withdrawal are increasing.
BONNEVILLE -- A group of state lawmakers introduced legislation this week that would legalize, regulate and tax a popular drug in Oregon that has been used for pain relief and treatment of other ailments -- and now, its proponents say, to help the state meet a looming $11 billion budget deficit.
AP, Dow Jones news wires to file IPO papers Wednesday; Reuters to report on IPO Wednesday
How to: Create a Twitter Application in Ruby on Rails. In the next section, youll learn how to write a simple Twitter-like application in Ruby on Rails. This application will be very easy to create, because the Twitter API is a simple RESTful API that requires only GET and POST requests.
Google Announces New Web 2.0 Service It's an entirely new way to find and read news online, with a unique approach toward aggregation.
MALAYSIAN Jockey Suspended for Racing Against The Clock MALAYSIAN police on Tuesday suspended a jockey from riding following the incident where they were seen taking part in a race while the flag was down.
A.C. Milan #39;s new president #39;s plans to change the club?s fortunes Milikian #39;s appointment comes at a sensitive time for Milan as their new chief executive looks to change the club's history of financial difficulty.
Court Says  #39;No #39; to RIAA Appeal The US Supreme Court passed on hearing an appeal from the Recording Industry Association of America, and let stand a lower court #39;s ruling that the RIAA must follow the guidelines of the 1998
The US government #39;s attempt to keep more details secret about the legal fight over a massive database of domestic call records, revealed by  #39;Guardian US #39;,  #39;The New York Times #39; and  #39;The Wall Street Journal #39;, has
CIOs can learn from Sun Microsystems #39;s mistakes Sun Microsystems Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Schwartz has been busy cleaning up the mess left by its co-founder Scott McNealy. In his new book, "The Computer Company," Schwartz takes aim at his boss, describing his tenure as CEO
New York's financial regulators won't get their hands on the data on customer accounts held in New York by a financial data company. Why? They're just asking too many questions.
The Real Meaning Of Thanksgiving Thanksgiving came a day late for my mother and father, who died before I was 10 years old. Thanksgiving came a day early for me, however, since I have been thinking about them daily as I celebrate this year's Thanksgiving. For most of my life, Thanksgiving has been about family, or
'O'Malley: If FSU is to be great it needs young men like yourself #39;
Obama to give major address on climate change on Thursday The Obama administration is expected to announce a major address on climate change on Thursday.
'Discovery' to pay US$2.3bil for Scripps \
Paving the Way for New Tandem Tandem, a developer of hard disk products for servers, has announced a deal with Hewlett Packard in which HP will use Paving's new generation of 2, 4- and 8-Gbit SAS HDDs in its ProLiant servers.
The Great War By JENNY MOHEY, The Times, London, May 3, 2000   The great war is over. You cannot tell because it is going on. You cannot feel it  because you haven’t got any of the things you need to feel it.
In a New Zealand study, a new non-invasive prostate biopsy did not hurt. The procedure could help more men get the life-saving test when they have an increase in prostate-specific antigen.
The Big Six meet to consider BT's offer for BSkyB The Big Six television companies will today hear from BT on its offer to buy the 61% of BSkyB it does not already own through an outright acquisition.
Google Maps Find the Best Locations and Prices for Restaurants, Hotels and Attractions with Google Maps, Google+ and the OpenTable API.
A Day in the Life of a Stock TKTS Stock  ticker symbol  TKTS Stock  ticker  Ticker,  is a New York-based company that was founded in the late 1990s.
Bush to Meet Enron CEO on Friday The administration will meet Friday to discuss whether\U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft\can intervene in\Enron Corp.'s\bankruptcy case, the White House said Thursday. \Ashcroft will speak with Kenneth Lay\on Friday.
A Day in the Life of the Man Who Will Be the First to Live Forever On Tuesday, the world turns to the University of Oxford, where the world-renowned Oxford Martin Programme on Global Impact will convene for the first time in its history as a panel of futurists discuss some of the major issues facing
If you can come before April, 2007 there will be two games there. One is going to be very good and one is going to be very bad. The bad one is DOTA or Defense of the Ancients.
China's state media ban on U.S. film to protest human rights A court in Beijing has handed an acquittal to China’s state media after the ban lasted almost 11 months (Reuters)
What Really Happened in the Air Traffic Communications Failure Last Month? In the wake of last month's air traffic communications failure, investigators report that computer security issues haunt the FAA's most critical systems.
India, Pakistan prepare for Indo-Pak war India and Pakistan have agreed to allow each other's military officials to visit relatives and exchange prisoners and begin a series of border talks.
KENNEDY, DEWEY EARN HONORS  LAWRENCE KORAC -  ATHLETIC DIRECTOR JIM TULLY: ...to have that kind of a performance from a freshman would be something that would take everyone's breath away.
New Year Honours for ex-PM May to include new peerages  By David Lidington  LONDON (Reuters) - Former Prime Minister Tony Blair will be one of 20 dames baronesses or...
Is a new era dawning for U.S. politics in Iraq? Republicans who control the House of Representatives are now on record as making clear their eagerness for a new chapter in U.S. politics.
Man killed after train topples over in Bristol Man was killed by falling ballast near Bristol station and his body was found after it fell from the platform.
Microsoft cuts 15%; U.S. to hire 40,000 in '03 FORT WORTH, Nov. 14 (AP) -- Microsoft Corp. announced Monday that it is cutting its earnings forecast to 15 percent and will trim 15,000 corporate staff.
Sorensen: Trump #39;s $5 billion in China payments a #39;tax on America#39; At the same time, China should #39;t take our money and be the ATM for the world#39
New York Fed chief: St. Louis Fed move is \'dangerous\'.
It was the only major business decision taken by the current leadership, whose terms were to expire in 2004. They came to power on an ideal that the new leaders would be free to make the right changes without being forced
California firm will take on Microsoft: Yahoo! -2:10 p.m. ET: An analyst with Deutsche Bank said that Microsoft (MSFT, Research - Free - News) is facing a more significant challenge to get its software on new devices thanks to Yahoo!, which has built its own software platform for mobile phones
A look at the U. K. political scene The U K politics site has an exclusive look at the U. K. political scene including the party leaders and an explanation of the British political culture.
A Short History of the American Dollar in Charts
Is this the year for wireless? A year after wireless carriers started putting networks in cars, there could be 50 million cars running wireless networks this year, the CEO of AT&T's wireless and cable unit told Wall Street analysts today.
Ronda Rousey on UFC Title, Marriage, and Other Hot Topics (Daily Mail) - The 30-year-old athlete has no qualms discussing her private life with a British radio host, and she revealed that she and her fiance Travis Browne will both get tattoos soon.
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US stock indexes close with small losses and record closing highs. Nasdaq closed 2.4% higher at 627.65. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 10 points, or 0.1%, to 6,554.38. The S&P 500 lost one point, or 0.1%, to 653
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S&amp;P cuts energy firms to 2 notches above junk (on top of last week, which included two notches) The Standard &amp; Poor\#39;s lowered its ratings on 25 energy firms, the most since Moody&amp;rsquo;s downgraded 26 financial services companies
Apple has plans for iTunes 8 Apple has plans to update iTunes to allow for the new Apple iTV cable box as well as to allow for better integration of iPhone and Apple TV functionality within a single program
Fed tightens policy to quell price rises A report that the Bank of England was considering curbing quantitative easing could not be used to justify such an expansion of policy\, the Bank's own Governor Sir Mervyn King has said.
Pregnancy & Postpartum Care pk2000 writes quot;Healthcare practitioners working in obstetrics, gynecology and family medicine, as well as those in other specializations, will most likely need to obtain information about and be prepared for emergencies. quot; quot;Patients and their families are encouraged to
Pimlico bookies fear 'Laziest' Derby draw is to blame for their win (Finance) "We have the laziest draw we have ever seen," said a Pimlico spokesman.
New Piss Off Thread: Microsoft: Microsoft Office 2000? We'll see who gets to it first. Microsoft has released Office 2000, but who will release Office 2000?
SPA Launches Internet Service For Local Companies SPA Communications is launching Internet service targeted at local companies that have difficulty attracting small-to-medium businesses because of the high monthly internet rates in Georgia,   according to SPA Communications \9ac Vice President Frank Scull.
Yahoo! Acquires Search Marketing Firm Ask.com http://www.cnet.com/uk/stories/0,7000,s20003,00.html?kw=ask.com
South Korea's new anti-drug law comes into effect JEON HEE-JEUN - South Koreans may be pardoned for minor drug offences if there is a significant improvement in their lifestyle.
The Rise and Fall of the Microsoft Bubble People expected Bill Gates and company to take full advantage of the "Windows 7" launch, but they underestimated the impact of their rivals'.
An Interview With The Big Cheese: Bollywood\'s Shah Rukh Khan \A-Z of the Internet \Y - Shah Rukh Khan \I#39;s on a roll. The actor-cum-entrepreneur turned 50 on Dec 18 with a blockbuster Bollywood hit film after\success with \
New law may help kids The Law Commission, the body that recommended stiffer penalties for children's violence, has put forward new proposals to make it easier to imprison paedophiles.
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I Love to sing: When I was a child I used to sing the song with my Dad : I Love to Sing, And when I grow up I'd like to be a singer to make money for food and I love to sing my happy feeling in the heart of the people and I hope that one day that day
Staying in town to shop for free In a bid to boost morale, Wal-Mart has allowed more than 16 million of its associates to stay out late and shop for free on any night this month in stores and at its home office.
Obama Says Health Care Will Help Workers The Obama administration will provide $250 million for small business health care this year, administration officials said. Most of that will support small employers.
Don't Call Me, I'll Call You (PC World) PC World - A cell phone directory is in the works, along with legislation to keep it private. Is this a good thing?
'Asteroid of Opportunity' heads for Earth's orbit (Reuters) The asteroid 2004 MN4, also known as the "Asteroid of Opportunity," is speeding toward Earth on a collision course.  It was reported today it was heading toward Earth, passing over the Arctic Ocean.
U.S. House gives final OK to $1.5bn in hurricane aid HOUSTON: The U.S. House voted today to approve $1.5bn in emergency disaster relief after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast in 2005 and left thousands stranded on rooftops and highway ramps.
Englishman arrested for attacking child and police looking into international jurisdiction case English suspect is in custody and will be extradited from United States to United Kingdom.
What are the differences between a good and a great writer? These books show what it takes to rise from the literary sidelines to become a great writer.
U.S. to limit mercury emissions from coal plants The Obama administration on Monday announced a set of rules it says will impose the toughest limits in the world on emissions of mercury and coal-borne mercury from the nation�s coal-fired power plants.
Apple: Up for the challenge  SAN FRANCISCO, May 14 (Reuters) - Apple Computer Inc. (AAPL)  looks  like a company  that has its head in the clouds, with co-founder Steve Jobs dreaming of a new form of computing that will completely replace the desktop.
Yahoo’s Marissa Mayer Has A Plan for All Employees Marissa Mayer arrived at Yahoo a year ago with a promise to change the corporate culture of Silicon Valley’s biggest Internet\company — and the results so far have been stellar.
Movable Type 2.8 released The beta version of Movable Type 2.8, the first public version of Movable Type, has been made publicly available, the company announced today. MT 2.8 can be downloaded on-line.
U.S. and Iraq to launch joint air safety patrols A U.S./Iraqi agreement to launch a joint international air safety patrol has been finalized, Defense Secretary Donald H. #39;s spokesman says. In May \a\ #39;07, the U.S. and Iraq agreed to launch
Video game gamers gather at convention WASHINGTON -- A video gaming convention in Washington turned into a virtual battleground yesterday, with gamers battling police over the control of a video game machine.
No Relief for Bush Foreign Policy Criticism continues as White House reacts to new Iraq vote SAN FRANCISCO--President Bush said on Monday that the United States should be grateful he has never given North Korea nuclear weapons.
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China Sees U.S. as the Top Ally in South China Sea (Reuters) China on Friday welcomed a Chinese diplomat's comments that the United States was the top ally in the South China Sea as Washington voiced concern the move could complicate talks between Asian and U.S. leaders to avert rising tensions.
Obama defends Bush tax cuts to Congress (2nd day) WASHINGTON (AP)  Presi Democrat Barack Obama #39;s senior congressional aides said Democratic lawmakers, meeting with White House aides for a second straight day, made clear thursday they would not support extending the Bush administration#39;s $1.
Sink, Dink, Dash - The Big 3: New Politics in France (Part 2) (NYT) (NYT) - In the wake of the political success of Nicolas Sarkozy's new party, the Union for a Popular Movement, the former French president's approval ratings have soared.
Inflation at lowest level in 2 years On Tuesday, the Department of Labor announced that the wholesale price index fell 0.8 percent in the second quarter, its biggest drop since the late 1990s. The index of prices paid to businesses for commodities and services has shrunk every quarter since November 2000.  &lt;F
NFL’s Washington, Baltimore to share $300M stadium The NFL in recent weeks has made a major push to convince NFL owners to share more of the cost of a new multibillion-dollar convention center/stadium outside Baltimore and Washington, but there are only two willing to spend more than a combined $
What you may not be aware of #39;The best days of your life #39; by Richard Ford It is the kind of essay assignment students dread. Yet for every essay that contains a glimmer of originality, in either structure or content, there are thousands that are more or less predictable - predictable, that
Microsoft Corp to Pay $1.2BN to Win IBM case The American computer maker Microsoft Corp. will agree to pay US$1.25bn (£620m) in penalties and damages to settle a class action accusing it of illegally bundling its operating software with its Windows operating system between 1995 and 2001.
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Kmart to Open 12 Stores in North America During the opening week of October, one of the new Kmart stores will open in the Chicago, Illinois.
CSC to close on $2.0 billion deal for Broadband The Canadian-based communications equipment maker CSC says it is nearing a US$2.0 billion cash and stock deal for a German broadband network  quot;operator.
The latest victim of the U.S. immigration crackdown is a California-based law business, where an Arizona immigration activist has sued U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on grounds of ethnic profiling, and has a hearing scheduled for Thursday.
Fox takes Web by storm After a long and expensive climb to the top, the Fox now holds the keys to the Web site of the global computer and entertainment titan.
U.S. stock index closes with biggest jump since June 1 The Dow Jones industrial average rallied over 150 points Friday, closing with the biggest jump since June 1. The Dow rose 157.33, or 1.33 percent, to 10161.54.
The State of the Union In Your Inbox Each week, we #39;re sharing the most important political news of the day, news the White House would rather the public didn #39;t see.
Google, Verizon, News Corp, etc.: No deal so far on Apple’s iBooks Google, which is said to be offering a lower-priced version of iBooks, reportedly is insisting on a high-profile licensing deal that would allow it to display ads on iBooks alongside the books.
More to pay, fewer to get as U.S. households cut back
The New Breed of Web Publishers: Why Advertisers Want to be Seen with Online Networks Like Google (Forbes) Online publishers may find it's no longer a great idea to try to squeeze every last advertising dollar out of their networks. Why?
China Telecom sells mobile-phone business China Telecoms state-owned mobile operator China Telecom has sold a big chunk of its telecommunications business, as part of Beijing #39;s attempt to shift from a capital- and export-led economy to one reliant on consumer spending.
What Does a 'Hype Cycle' (Really!) Chart Explain? How much hype does it get?...&lt;b&gt;...&lt;/b&gt; Now, let us show you a graph of  the product life cycle, starting with one of the best known products...
IBM announces WebOS 2.0 version The company said during an event in San Francisco that the version of the mobile platform that it first announced in 2008 was now on sale.
Energy Traders' Stocks Soar On Record Plunges for Chevron NEW YORK (AP) -- A pair of traders who  traded California power were arrested Monday as a federal grand jury returned a superseding  indictment against them for conspiracy.
US, Russia talk over missile treaty Moscow and Washington have held talks on reviving a long-stalled arms control treaty aimed at preventing a new nuclear arms race with a proposed missile exchange, Moscow and Washington said Aug. 29.
Grief in South China: More deaths as families cope with floods Families are struggling to find homes amid rising flood damage in South China as rescue operations continued in the worst flooding the region has seen in years.
US home prices rising at fastest pace in more than six years  LOS ANGELES  In a strong indication housing is bouncing back from the recession,  U.S. home prices nationwide are rising at their fastest pace in more than six  years, according to a widely read  index released on Thursday.
Canada to help developing world, share best practices on water management in a new international program The world
Groucho Marx wrote the following on July 9, 1948: \$15,000,000 for two years, with an added 10% for being the first in line
Will desktop searching reveal all your hidden PC secrets? Desktop search is not new: it is already built into the Start menu of Microsoft Windows XP. However, not everyone is aware it exists, it excludes lots of file types, the results are generally poor, and it
Suez Is to Offer Two Years' of Crude Oil At Rs.15.5-A LITRE Per Barrel -Report (Reuters) Oil companies in Middle East have entered into a partnership to supply a minimum of one year of crude oil at a rate of over Rs. 15.5 a barrel, the
Jailed drug dealer sent abroad for 3 years After receiving a 12-year sentence, Robert Eberle was sent on a three year scholarship to a sports science college in the United States.
The Best of the Best On Campus (The New Times/JILLIAN WHEELER) It takes brains and ambition to move from being a college student, to being a professional. With only the best schools to go to in  quot;this worldquot; it requires both character and hard work to make
New Jersey: Bail For   A group of high school student protesters on Thursday won their  last round in an effort to convince the Trenton Board of  Education to raise property taxes to help them build a $500,000  memorial to the victims of the
Apple Acquires Shuffle Your Assets For $100 And $5 Billion (CNET) Today the rumour mill started buzzing about Apple acquiring Shuffle Your Assets for $100 and $5 billion. If true, this would be a very exciting deal for Apple, Shuffle is one of the pioneers of online music purchases
Apple has patented a new way to make interactive digital media products, according to information provided to Reuters by Reuter on Wednesday. The filing, filed Jan. 30 at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, describes a new digital
IBM's CIO, chief technology officer take their places At IBM Corp.'s annual general meeting yesterday, the newly appointed chief information officer stepped into a spotlight to become both the company's top executive and chief information officer - two positions held by the same person for only 23 days before Tasso Kaskalis ceded the
Bush, Gore, Gore, Gore, Gore: Gore said, "The people of the United States have spoken and their verdict was counted," at election night headquarters in Washington. (AP) The Associated Press - The president-elect said he was ready for the job and, ''We won,'' then turned to recount the
Rechargeable battery pack helps drivers be mobile Charge-Purse carriers and lightweights, the battery packs developed by Battery Technology for use in rechargeable, disposable battery-powered devices.
The End User: What price cheaper ink? One measure of how much consumer technology you can get for the buck, yen or euro is today #39;s lowly printer. The reproduction capability of basic inkjet models that can be had for well under 200, or even
Giffords is a symbol of gun reform Some people in Montana think the Tucson shooting has created a new push for gun control, but what will really change isn't the political momentum but the fact that someone was killed and seriously wounded, says a political scientist.
AIG CEO's Resignation Shakes Dow  NEW YORK (Reuters) -- The resignation of William Dudley, CEO of AIG <B>&lt;BR&gt;</B> is causing more turmoil in the banking industry and shaking the stock prices of  banking and insurance companies that use AIG as
What Happened to the Gulls on the Ice The San Diego Gulls had the AHL's best home record in the past six seasons. Not so recently. By Mark Emmons.
Get a 'Ticket' to the Future for the Family -- and Yourself.
Why Obama Needs to Keep his Promise on Gay Marriage The president\Ursula Burns\has endorsed gay marriage and has shown a general awareness of the need for a national approach to gay and lesbian rights and of the importance of their inclusion and equality within the structure of our society.
Man Charged in Deaths of Parents in Florida Dewayne A. Lassiter, 50, the subject of a nationwide manhunt from his home in a mobile home park near Orlando, was charged with first degree murder today, and could be face the death penalty if convicted, the Orange County Sheriff\u2019s
Ginepri Crushes Paradorn in Vienna (Reuters.com) Ginepri, the American, won 6-2, 6-1 as the young Thai player served for the loss in the second round of Vienna's European...
U.S. to Expand  Trade, Withdrawal?;  By STEVE YODER Associated Press Writer  WASHINGTON -- The Bush administration's policy of extending  trade agreements to most of the world and then allowing countries  to withdraw after negotiations is stalled is not "dead on  arrival," said a
Amazon Sends Web Giant a Sticky Message  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Online bookseller Amazon.com has fired back at Web browsers and e-mail programs in an odd display of e mails it sent Microsoft Corp.'s Internet Explorer to warn it that the...
Nordea Sees Global Bank Losing Money, but Buys All of its Largest Clients Nordea has concluded that banks, especially big European multinationals, are losing market share globally, because they are not able to compete on a level playing field with the new wave of smaller, local financial institutions
A good start for this young quarterback The Lions #39; quarterbacks have had some early growing pains in 2011, but they #39;ve shown they can at least start.
Healey Seeks to Delay Vote on Power Plants Healey is seeking an extension of Massachusetts\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99s deadline of Oct 9 to adopt rules to protect the state\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\
CITIBA SPAEI will launch its own digital payment solution, CITIBANK PAYMENT CHAIN. This solution is expected to be more complete and easier to use with new payment methods like QR code and NFC. According to NTD, the payment solution will be launched during 2014 and CITIB
The Tribune Asks Readers to Save Tribune Co. (TRB.N), publisher of the Los Angeles Times and other newspapers, said Friday it wants its readers to
N.H. man sues GM over seat-saver problem A New Hampshire man has filed a lawsuit against General Motors Corp. over claims that the GM Premier has faulty seats and cannot be unfolded to face forward. The lawsuit comes a week after a GM official said the seat has a manufacturing issue. A lawsuit was
P-R-E-L-I-E-D That’s the word South Africa’s seamers kept using during their one-day series win over Bangladesh to keep their spirits up. Batting fifth against the Asian hosts in a dead rubber last night, Hashim Amla, with his
Obama pledges to work with leaders in Afghanistan White House spokesman Gordon Johndroe said the US had a  quot;great deal of time to come up with a way to end the conflict without the sacrifice of lives or the expenditure of money,quot; a condition laid down by President George W Bush. A former US
US Stocks Slip; Dow Crashes As Bank of America Tumbles U.S. stocks fell and the Dow Jones industrial average plummeted 1,189.15 points, 7.9%, to 10,835.68, as major banking stocks took a hit. Dow stocks fell by 1.3% on Tuesday
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A New Book Exposes New York #39;s Long Hot Summer Of 1995, when heat waves hit the city more than three decades ago.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey Stars Get Close with 'I'm Married to a Lesbian' (NYM) 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' stars Teresa Giudice and Danielle Staub had a big night out!
Enron's Lenders Cashed In on Bonds  NEW YORK (AP) -- Enron's lenders and investors made out like the Beatles in a series of deals and transactions that paid hefty dividends for the likes of UBS AG, Merrill Lynch and Lehman Bros.
Sony's PlayStation Network is down again, as is Internet Explorer's built-in security feature. It's been down all morning. This morning, the service went down just five days after it went back up following an attack on Wednesday by the hacker group PS3 Lovers.
China\rs Top Energy Consumers in Global Oil Market
R&L Global, Inc. Receives Additional U.S. FDA Acceptance for &lt;b&gt;...&lt;/b&gt; R&L Global, Inc. has been notified by the FDA that it has accepted for filing a supplement to the Abbreviated New Drug Application
U.S./EU Reach Accord on Biotech Foods Washington - Washington Sept 9, 2000 - US and EU health ministers have agreed to try to negotiate a comprehensive agricultural policy governing bio products and to address food safety regulation, but a European ban on US meat containing cattle...
HealthCare.gov Gets Technical Fix After Latest Trouble    WASHINGTON US President Barack Obama defended his signature Affordable Care Act healthcare website HealthCare.gov Thursday evening and promised the trouble-riddled website will    improve.    \"As a president, I take my share of responsibility regarding the rollout
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For months now I have been saying that the market is headed for a correction of 5% over the next few months. The market seems to be reacting accordingly, and it even appears to be losing momentum.
Aussies say they'll be in Paris for the World Cup Final Australian footballers Sydney Olympic-bound: the squad could be heading to Paris.
US, China Set to Toughen Their Trade The Obama administration and Beijing on Monday said they had come to agreement on a fresh round of trade talks that should raise the temperature on their bruising dispute about access to U.S. farm products.
Told to wear a jacket at school The principal at a local school in the rural northern state said teachers will be expected to wear jackets "at all times" - except outside and in the showers.
After the success of the first “Jurassic World” movie in 2015, Universal Pictures has given up the idea to make a sequel and plans to make a Jurassic Park film
Picking up momentum: A handful of\state lawmakers are calling for a\criminal investigation into alleged irregularities at the\county clerk&rsquo;s office in Broward County, Florida. The call has been raised amid\new media reports that some Democratic vote\counters in the hotly contested \
U.S. economic growth remains solid but weak July jobless claims a sign of tepid growth
A History Of Baseball ( Part 3 ) On January 11, 1970, one of the few times since 1920 that a team from the National League won an All-Star Game, the Boston Red Sox defeated the National League at old Fenway Park, 8-0, with two solo home runs off Los Angeles Angels righth
New U.S. economy is still very much shaped by old U.S. economy In one sense, though, the economy is no longer dominated by the old economy, in the way it once was (as shown #39; in the graphic).
Microsoft, Yahoo settle patent dispute; Yahoo gains Internet Search power from Microsoft Microsoft and Yahoo! said Thursday they have resolved their ongoing legal skirmish, ending a year of acrimony that saw the two rivals accuse each other of violating patents. It was the third time Microsoft and Yahoo! had settled patent disputes.
Microsoft: The Future of the Browser? Microsoft is reportedly considering launching a browser for mobile based on its Silverlight technology.
The US says it is concerned that China is moving forward with a major rail link in Europe that would be controlled by Beijing, in a move certain to raise fresh concerns about its global ambitions.
Who Has A Right To Vote? The Supreme Court’s new conservative majority has taken a step in an interesting direction - one that promises to expand voters’ rights.
U.S. to review China deals on oil and cars In what appears to be an unprecedented response to President\Obama\s call for more\market\opening, the administration is preparing a review of\China\s\energy\deals with America.
G.R.I.P.E.-K.i.s.s.E. - How to use a mouse (The Economist) There's also a whole list of 'easter eggs' in this version. Among them are the 'laser gun', and the'mouse in mouth' - but
Kmart to Hunker Down in Canada Amid Downturn (WSJ) REUTERS - Kmart Corp. cut more jobs than expected, announced a restructuring plan and said sales in Canada are down because of the recession.
iphone 3G and 3G\ iPhone will work on AT&T's new network 4G - iPhone is a\4G\ mobile phone operating system, developed by Apple and being supplied for the first time on AT&T's new High Speed Mobile Broadband Services network, an advance release by the company
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It’s time for the Fed to act, says Michael Cembalest at the NYT; for the Fed to act, says Michael Cembalest. Fed’s time has come…
Molycorp Stock Falls After Mine Loses Revenue Molycorp Inc.(MCP.N: Quote, Profile, Research), which was spun out of the US and South African mining giant NorskAmerikal
Nike co-founder loses $1.2-billion gambling lawsuit Nike co-founder Phil Knight has been ousted as a defendant in a lawsuit in which his former company, Nike, is accused of racketeering in a conspiracy to fix prices at sneaker shows.
Sony-Ericsson mulls bid for Motorola Sony-Ericsson &lt;A HREF="http://www.reuters.com/FullNews.aspx?headline=Sony-Ericsson-mulls-bid-for-Motorola-PROPERTIES.htm target=/stocks/quick
Hometown Hero James Henson, of Eudora, is the new principal for Midland School. He retired from the Kansas City school district in 2004 after 22 years as a high school teacher, principal and assistant superintendent.
The fight is over; I have won There was no doubt that
US urges EU to'step up' on Iran sanctions  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. officials called on the European Union on Monday to step up the pressure on Iran, warning it needed to stop meddling in Iraq to avoid the United States and its allies taking unilateral action against Tehran.
Risks of climate change: new computer models show that sea level rise due to global warming will cost coastal property owners a small fortune
New TV series about '70s rockers The cast of "The Vinyl Cafe," the new PBS talk series that will bring back the sound of the 1970s rock 'n' roll era, includes many who have played key roles in rock or rock 'n' roll history.
B.C. Govt To Use Nipah Virus as Propaganda Tool: \xe2\x80\xa6 \xe2\x80\xa6 As \xe2\x80\xa6 \xe2\x80\xa6 B.C. moves ahead with new \xe
N.O. to expand; state OKs $5.3 billion sales, water projects WASHINGTON: New Orleans was given the green light to go ahead this week with the $5.3 billion sale of state-owned power plants, despite a report this week by auditing firm KPMG that warned it
Russia, Europe back Iran nuclear talks Russian President Vladimir Putin and EU president Herman Van Rompuy backed Iran #39;s negotiation team yesterday after they started fresh talks over Tehran #39;s nuclear programme and the UN Security Council voted to extend sanctions.
Filing for bankruptcy?  Here are the 10 most common questions and answers about bankruptcy  - http://www.credit.com. A good rule of thumb is that you should file for bankruptcy only if it’s in your best interests. You can get help understanding the steps for filing here.
EY, BERKS TO REACH AN AGREEMENT ON TAILORS, STYLISTS, TONSOR, CHAIRS After the failure of BERKS Fashion Group to reach a new joint agreement with Eyewitness TV and a major retailer, Eyewitness will take legal action. Eyewitness says
The Internet of Things: Will We See the First Smarter Product?... In early 2015 we’ll begin to see the beginning of the first wave of Internet-connected everything--everything will have an IP address and will be able to perform communications in the IP networks over the Internet. The first thing to happen will
New way to store data: Scientists figure out how to keep DNA in fluid SAN JOSE - The ability to store data like DNA - safely and efficiently - is a major step in the creation of bio-hybrids that may help treat disease, write science-fiction stories, or help create the ultimate
News Title: Obama wants to give tax breaks to businesses News:- White House officials would not confirm which companies made the short  list. News Title: The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that would  prevent the Internet, which is mostly run by privately held companies
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New Hampshire Officials: \  NO DICE. NEW YORK -- An attorney for the \  state of New Hampshire argues that the state has not agreed that \  dice are gambling, despite an agreement to that effect with the Las\  Vegas Gaming Control Board.
China and world watch Japan quake Kobe \t Japan \s strongest quake in 20 years hits off Hokkaido. But #39;What \s really important right now\xc2\xa0, is not about earthquakes. It is about the people who can not read \[and whose lives would be changed forever
N.C. Supreme Court to address new rules for inmate voting Inmate voting rules adopted by the N.C. legislature should be changed by the state supreme court to comply with legal requirements, according to a petition filed Wednesday by eight inmates representing about 2,100 other prisoners across North Carolina.
In brief: New paper says the brain has a clock that... The Atlantic In brief, from the Atlantic magazine:    "It's been argued for a while now that the activity/deactivation mechanism in the brain is actually responsible for what we feel to be conscious feelings...
Grief over her son's death prompts plea to ban snuggler A mother has launched a campaign against people leaving babies in cars or near power or phone cables, in the hope it will make others aware of the dangers.
New Orleans-Based Company Reports 1 Millionth Power of a Gigawatt-Hour of Gas Drilling In Oklahoma, New Energy Resources Corporation (NERC), based in New Orleans, says the project generates one millionth power of a gigawatt-hour of natural gas.
Google in $2.85bln takeover \#39;t mess around #39; The search engine giant says it \#39;s in for the long haul \#39; and will get the job done with a deal that makes \#39;t mess around.
The Year of the Horse In addition to being Super Bowl season, 2002 was also the Year of the Horse. Horse lovers everywhere should plan some serious napping for this year.
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BUSH SAYS WESTERN TIES IN CHINA ARE STRONGER THAN OLD Bush praised China as an economic powerhouse and a rising regional influence.
NAP, Viacom, Clear Channel, Yahoo, Microsoft &lt;b&gt;agree&lt;/b&gt; to reduce &lt;b&gt;...&lt;/b&gt; share of online ad space The deal, being promoted as a victory over online ad agency
Google says it will buy YouTube - The search company says it has agreed to acquire the digital video service, which was created by British teenager Ryan Graves, for an undisclosed sum.
More Trouble for Bush With $1 Billion Energy Waste-Dump "The Department of Energy, run by the same man who approved $1 billion in oil industry profits, finds itself on the defensive today. That is, as it did last week, and the week before, and the day before that, and the month
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New York City Officials Call for New School Chancellor - November 25, 2004 By ERIK R. PETTUS, TIMES SERVICES:  New York City officials today called for the resignation of Deputy Mayor for Education Kevin P. Sullivan and his replacement by a candidate who would focus less on union busting and more on
What #39;s up, #39;the Daily Mail Online &#39;This is the internet. People will do crazy stuff if you give them the right tools. But these are serious people, and if they see a video of some weirdo doing something then people will take notice. #39; It
The best way is to get married! A survey on couples has revealed that a large proportion of Indian married couples think it is a better way to be intimate than a night. According to the survey, 63 percent of married women think so, while about two-third of married men felt the same.
Biz news: IBM #39;s new strategy It appears that the mainframe, which will not be available to corporate buyers before 2012, will be on sale for commercial purposes, at least in the short-term.
What is a good starting point to study for the CPA Exam? There are so many choices out there: the Institute of Government and Public Affairs, CPAs for the Global Citizen, the American Institute of CPAs’ CPA exam prep course,...
Online Game Earns Attention An Army combat game, developed by a Massachusetts company, has quickly garnered 50,000 online players since it was posted to the Web this week.
In search of quality: What are the standards for high-quality colleges? What are the characteristics of a high-quality college, and how can one assess a college’s quality?
Hurdle Race for Congress' 1st District in Georgia (AP) AP - Democrats and Republicans in Georgia's 1st District, which includes Atlanta, will decide who gets that state's U.S. House seat in an open election.
SIREN - An automated emergency response warning system that tells 911, fire, police and other emergency departments when there is trouble at Sirens Inc., a medical alert business based in Edinburg, Texas, near San Antonio, that bills itself as a national pioneer of this type of service.
&lt;p&gt;Apple said Wednesday that it will use Qualcomm chips in\nextgen Macintosh computers that it will begin to sell and that its\own chips in mobile handheld devices will power iPhones\and iPads next year.&lt;/p&gt;
E.F. Hutton Sells Mortgage Banking Business E. F. Hutton has completed the sale of a unit of National City Mortgage Co. in the San Francisco area that provided business-to-consumer mortgage servicing.
The US government on Friday said Osama bin Laden had been found in the mountains of Afghanistan by the U.S and Afghanistan military, who went in using helicopters.
LONDON -- New British Prime Minister Tony Blair said he has put forward a package of economic measures to increase growth and jobs and to build greater prosperity.
U.S. Treasury Issues I.O.U. for $6Billion to Provide More Liquidity (NewsFactor) The U.S. Treasury issued a $6 billion I.O.U. on Friday, marking the first time the U.S. government had issued paper money that had no purpose
No evidence of misconduct by US official in Guantanamo cases A U.S. court-ordered inquiry found no evidence that a former FBI agent involved in the Abu Ghraib prison abuse scandal in Iraq took classified information to a defense lawyer in Guantanamo Bay in 2008, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.
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AID: Aid India A group of 15 students - 10 of them girls - from a Hindu seminary were arrested from the Ambedkar College in Delhi for allegedly throwing “a banana peels laden firecracker at the statue of Bapu,” which was raised to mark the birth anniversary of
Firms cut payrolls by 4.5% in September; job growth not back The number of people working for private sector employers last month was essentially unchanged in September, even as the labor market shed jobs for a fourth straight month.
Ex-PML boss convicted of conspiracy to hide graft A former president of the Philippine military, a three-star general, and two others, were convicted Monday of corruption involving a $6 million deal with local politicians.
European Debt Crisis Hits Greece's Banks  LONDON  (Reuters) - The euro's slide deeper towards 1.20 against the dollar could weigh  heavily on European banks exposed to the debt crisis, with  Deutsche Post DPA and UBS said to have been offered loans to buy Greek  government bonds.
The Case Against Bailing Out California The State Is Already Swimming The Ides of March brought not only the end of California�s near-record legislative session, it also marked the beginning of a new political cycle.
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US ambassador blasts Iranian claims, praises UN resolution BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — The White House, U. N. officials and American intelligence officials all said Thursday that they have no evidence Iran has decided to develop a new nuclear weapon, dismissing Tehran's claims as mere election campaign rhetoric.
E.ON's German units may be split, EU sources say LONDON (Reuters) - Germany's state-owned energy company (E.ON) EU wants shares in both its two German power units sold in 1999 and 2000 to be split as part of the privatisation plan for the units, four sources familiar with
US Senate rejects $700M in energy taxes SAN FRANCISCO - The Senate rejected a $700 million package aimed at paying for conservation and renewable energy projects.
Pitying parents face new bill The state\'s Child Protective Services agency has launched a program to get young foster children to stay in the system, so they\may be near their birth\parents when they become
Online ads on track to hit record: Dow buys MarketWatch Online ads are expected to reach record $20.4 billion in 2008, according to a survey performed by media planning and buying company Cone Communications Corp. The total will be almost double 2006 #39;s record of $12.5 billion, according to
US 'Faster,  better, cheaper' #39; Internet strategy seeks global domination Washington officials and business leaders unveiled the administration's strategy for the Internet on Thursday, saying  the world's most-advanced technology must be more effective,     Faster, better,  cheaper' #39; and
World's Largest Private Icebreaker Breaks Through ICE, Finds Open Water By the end of April of this year, the National Science Foundation #39;s fleet of research vessels -- known as the U.S. Antarctic Program #39;s five polar icebreakers are expected to arrive off the United States
New book explores life of the common man in ancient China The lives of ordinary people in ancient China are brought to life through a variety of characters in this new fictional novel.
&lt;b&gt;...&lt;/b&gt; When the United States Supreme Court ruled Monday that same-sex marriages should be recognized in all of California, the Obama administration quickly expressed its outrage. But for some California voters it was business as usual.
Getting into Google Book Search- Google Print Google print. The first one I have heard of was a goodie that the library had and I really missed being able to just ask for anything the library held and they would tell me. Then after hearing of a lot of other resources, a couple other blogs (one that included
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Maintaining the title is also on the line this weekend, as the top four seeds will meet in Thursday's semifinal, with No. 2 UCLA (28-4, 18-0) hosting No. 3 Georgia (27-4, 20-1) at the Bradley Center. No. 1 Connecticut earned
Obama is seen to 'go too far' on race issues President Barack Obama said America is a country in which people are only judged by their talents and hard work and not people #39;s skin and whether they are black or beige, Hispanics, Asians, or whites.
In the News About Your Job Title If you are like many employees, when you get an
Feds Probe Energy Firm  By Michael Kahn WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. investigators are probing an energy company for possible price rigging, allegations that could be damaging for the industry after last month's oil price slide, sources close to the
Fannie Mae will raise borrowing limits on most loan Fannie Mae will raise the amount of home loans it can insure to a new high of \$330 billion, easing a key concern about the future of the mortgage market following Friday's Wall Street Journal.
(CNN) (CNN) - The Obama White House is moving to put an end to a decades-old ban on gay federal workers serving openly in the U.S. military.\ The change is in line with the president's promises to\remove gay-based discrimination from federal workforces but\is a surprise
Fearing a backlash from her own party, Theresa May urged Tory activists to "move on" in her conference speech, after a series of setbacks and rebellions undermined David Cameron's premiership in the weeks leading up to the event.
What #39;s the biggest challenge you think Linux Foundation faces today? With more than 30 member organizations and counting -- including Red Hat, the world#39;s largest Linux vendor -- the Linux Foundation represents the most diverse set of software developers, companies, users and end users the open source market has ever seen.
Quotes from 'The End of Empire' - Book Review - The Australian (Australia) | ABCNews.com.au - A provocative book that compares the world of today with that of 18th century Britain, argues that today #39;s world leaders are more powerful, more selfish, and more corrupt than their
Upscale new chain offers discount pricing, small servings at $9.99 The "Dine by Design" restaurant by Tom Colicchio and Jean-Georges Vongerichten is opening next week on the Upper West Side.
J.P. Morgan Chase to raise as much as $2.7 bn more in capital raise J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. has begun raising as much as \$2.7 billion, in what would be the bank \$3.1 billion share offering since its 2008 rescue \$7
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Apple's CEO: $100 Billion, Not So Fast  SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc. <A HREF="http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullNews.aspx?symbol=AAPL&lt;/A&gt;  CEO Steve Jobs
My two year old child has gone into phase 3: No longer able to talk about how to achieve the end point of using google maps, I have decided to take a step back and look at other areas that have relevance to the task in practice. This #39;ll explain why.
The World Health Organization said Wednesday that the coronavirus that emerged in China last year has surpassed 25,000 cases
Microsoft To Make Windows XP Even Better Microsoft plans to unveil Windows XP Service Pack 2 before the end of the year.
The Best and Worst Times for Jobs in April The U.S. economy added 113,000 jobs in April, more than expected The government revised its initial jobs report to show that employers added 113,000 instead of 98,000 jobs, a difference mostly due to an earlier-than-expected drop in the number of
China #39;s yuan gains on strong global growth data BEIJING, Aug 21 (AFP) - China set to continue a steady upward trend with the latest data revealing the world #39;s second-largest economy grew 8.7 percent in the second quarter, according to a government estimate Friday.
Apple to Invest $2 Billion Into the iPod as It Taps into China
A&E: Get ready to see  #39;naked Doctor Steve &#39;&#39;Howdy Doody&#39;&#39;&#39; tells all the dirty secrets of showbiz in a tell-all tellathon
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L-WRM: how to make it better for you: Part 2 L-WRM is an automatic, reliable, cost-effective and time-saving document converter for your office.
Google Brings Its AI to the Mac Google - Apple is getting its hands on a new Google app called Google Cloud AI for Mac which is powered by Google's TensorFlow AI.
The company is still investigating the cause, Spelman said In an interview at a time when some other carmakers are cutting vehicle production to meet European market quotas for 2012, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles plans to double its U.S. vehicle assemblage in a bid to boost production at its plant in Jeffersonville, Indiana
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Google's 'Free' Service Could Get Hit With Taxes - WSJ Google Inc's "free service" is no free. The online giant is being scrutinized by U.S. tax authorities, who are concerned that some of its deals violate a long-standing tax policy known as the territorial exemption, which requires U
U.S. Puts Russia on Blacklist to Blame for Gas Jabs But Putin still refused to be caught, calling the accusations absurd.
How to Be a Better Writer — And Read It, Too I know, it’s a cliche. And it’s probably not even close to being original these days. But it’s true: when you’re reading, or writing, you are always being a better writer. Because
A Message of Hope in a Time of Crisis This book contains messages people sent to the author after a book signing last November in Washington, DC.
Q2Q, the future of social bookmarking Social Bookmarking Q2Q (Q2Q?) is a company that has launched a new Social Bookmarking Network (SBNet) with the goal of creating a
Inmate who threatened prison guards was shot after stabbing himself to death The inmate was stabbed with a toothbrush and then himself fatally shot with a machete at Nevada's Ely State Prison.
The Wall Street Journal Online Wall Street Journal Interactive Edition (WSOE) features interactive analysis, data visualization, and customized news and analysis, including interactive financial news stories based on the Dow Jones S&P 500 index. The site features interactive features that include a news ticker, stock tables, and the ability to look
Obama, Clinton Join Forces In Bid to Ban Assault Weapons President #39;s vow to curb gun violence met bipartisan criticism on Monday, with Republicans raising doubts about background checks and Democrats expressing concerns about banning certain weapons.
US stock pares gains: Retailers, utilities dip NEW YORK (MarketWatch) - U.S. stock index futures declined after a report in the Wall Street Journal that a U.S. federal bankruptcy judge has ordered DaimlerChrysler to delay filing for bankruptcy until after the company files a restructuring plan
The Real Estate Market in the USA in August 2015 - US Housing Starts Fall - - - - - As in the previous report, US sales were up 6.9% month-to-month in a big surprise given that the prior month's report showed sales were down 0.6% YoY over the same month
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Global Internet Traffic Growth Still Slowing   Global internet traffic has started to slow, even as the number of internet  users keeps on growing, an analysis by a US telecommunications analyst and a US internet researcher  found.
The key to the office As ever, there are a range of new benefits available and the new staff don #39;t just get the standard salary increase, they also get to take home a free laptop.
Two charged in gas attack in West (Reuters) Two of seven men accused of using gas in a plot to cause chaos in the British capital\are to be charged as part of a second wave of riot cases, police said on Saturday…Police said they were in talks with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)
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'Not all who enter here are good people. We don't know who they are.' NEW YORK POST A Muslim man who murdered his ex-girlfriend's daughter after breaking into her New York apartment was "not all kind of people" who should enter the USA, a judge said yesterday.
The top 15 players from the top 18 teams in the NFC East all saw their games go down to the wire as the Cowboys emerged victorious.
Yahoo! Launches Search By Phone Web search service Yahoo will bring search capability to the mobile phone by allowing users to search through their telephone, as well as through their Internet browser, a Yahoo spokesman told Reuters on Tuesday.
LONDON The Guardian will become the third UK newspaper to stop publishing pictures of dead people, after The Times and The Sun, but faces opposition when it comes to reporting suicides.
In court, lawyers spar over Samsung products Samsung is battling to stop a jury's award for damages of roughly \$350 million. Samsung says the award is punitive and excessive, but an appeal will allow the case to go back to trial.
The company also reported that it earned 5.9% Y/Y on revenue of $17.5 billion, down from 6.0% Y/Y. Revenue was $17.4 billion in the quarter ended June 30, 1998, down from $17.6 billion in the year-ago period.
Topic: SpeakersMac, SpeakersCreature, Mac iPod, eMac, iBook, iMac, iMacBook and Mac Portable CompatibleThe new PowerBook is also the first 12-inch laptop ever made. It is the world#39;s smallest and lightest Mac yet. It is also
The Best and Worst American Restaurants A look at the country's 50 best and 50 worst eateries based on reviews from the American Society of Magazine Editors.
U.S. Sides With Israel, Arab Nations, Canada Against EU Ban (NYT) MANDEL NGAN The United States and Israel are at odds with all of their neighbors against a European Union ban on Israeli settlement goods that took effect Wednesday, while an Asian-African organization urged the United Nations Wednesday to
Novell to Announce Q2 Results on May 15, 1997 Novell Inc. announced that the third quarter will include the announcement of its expected year-end financial results, along with other corporate announcements,
Obama Calls For 'New Way Forward' As Campaign Year Gets Underway The president described the effort to reach a deal with Republicans as an ongoing challenge in a campaign year overshadowed by fiscal battles he insisted are not a priority.
Google to Add 4,000 Jobs  SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google said on Wednesday it will hire 4,000 new workers over the next five years, and make investments totalling $2 billion in its North America operations.
FUELPRIDE, a novel fuel made from corn oil, may solve problem of gasoline shortages By Toni Clarke NEW YORK (Reuters) The long wait for gas will soon end as U.S. farmers turn more of their crop into oil and gasoline. In fact, the energy conversion business may be the next
Bank-Backed Funds See Worst Month In Years WASHINGTON: Funds backed by U.S. banks are suffering their worst month since the financial crisis, with losses running more than \$US1.5 billion last month, largely on the strength of \$US1.47 trillion in U.S. bank
The Big Bank Robbery On Wall Street, and Bankers Aren't Going To Like It Much The theft of some $1.2
New York City moves to ban plastic bags NEW YORK City Mayor Michael Bloomberg was scheduled to introduce a bill tomorrow that would ban the manufacture and sale of plastic bags in the city, in a move aimed at saving the billions of tons of discarded plastic that choke lakes, rivers\and marine ecosystems.
Aids Research Funding Up 7.5% in 2003 Aides spent $1.9 billion last year on research funding in the U.S., the government's top funder of studies on AIDS and an indicator of efforts to combat the epidemic, according to the AIDS Institute.
LANDERS: A NEW PLAY FOR FANS TO ENJOY LAS VEGAS (ESPN Magazine) The Los Angeles Dodgers\have made no secret of their desire to play in their own new ballpark. They need Major\League Baseball approval to break ground before they\can begin construction, scheduled for 2009.
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (The New York Review of Books) The New York Review of Books - A review of an article by Daniel Goleman, published in The New York Review of Books, about the effects of long-distance running on the body and mind, by Bruce Perry.
How to help if an elderly loved one has trouble paying for groceries or utilities An elderly person or disabled loved one in the community may lose vital benefits if he or she lacks the ability to pay for rent, groceries, utilities or other basic living expenses.
The Best Game Ever In The History Of The World Will Happen Tomorrow Tonight and tomorrow night, the Miami Heat host their NBA All-Star Game. You might be confused, the NBA All-Star Game is an exhibition, but what it could turn out to be is the best game ever played because it will be followed
Midea, the China-based appliance manufacturer, is to acquire the French-Swedish consumer-electronics group Electrolux (ELUX.SE: Quote, Profile, Research) for €35.7-$57.7 billion ($67.3--$119.5 billion). The combined company will
Police: No one was murdered in Newtown shootings The police have revealed that the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School that claimed the lives of 20 first-graders and six adults was not a homicide.
A-1 Bonded Steel Pipe Company Inc., a small producer of products used in concrete and construction projects, has been selected to participate in the Dow Jones-AIG Small Cap Index Fund II beginning in September. It was selected from a list of over 20 potential Dow Jones-AIG index components, according to the
New study suggests a 'whisper test' for flu In order to understand and develop effective treatments for the flu, a Harvard University team has developed a simple yet powerful test by which we can screen existing drugs against the symptoms that arise, such as vomiting or diarrhoea
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AOL Reconsiders, Backs Sender ID (CMO) The latest plan is part of a strategy by AOL execs to make good on their promise to the investment community that AOL wouldn't sell for $4 billion, said people familiar with the deal, which will be announced as early as early next week.
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Newspaper.com \Toutatis Asteroid Has Apparent Encounter With Earth  quot;This is the closest Toutatis will come for another 500 years, and its orbit is very well known, quot; said Dr. Donald Yeomans of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif.
Microsoft's new N-Tier Architecture in VB.NET 4  In the first installment of a new series of podcasts by  Robert McNealey called Developing Applications with.NET  4, developer and book author  Robert McNealey presents a new three-tier architecture  that he has used for.
LONDON, Oct 5, 3GSM.org (IDN-InDepthNews) - Nokia will make sure 3G devices for the upcoming iPhone release come on par with \&quot;a mobile broadband experience you have grown accustomed to from a Nokia\r\n\&quot;- Nokia
The Top 10 Online Dating Sites and Why You Should Avoid Them In order to make the best pick from the top online dating sites out there, it is important to understand the different criteria that people look for when deciding which site is best.
JAPAN TARGET FOR THE FIRST TIME  - Toyota is expected to become Japan's number one auto maker in market share in the first quarter of 2001 &lt;A HREF="http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=^DJI&#039; target=_blank&
A man with a knife and gun killed his roommate in a Manhattan apartment and wounded two other people as they slept before turning the weapon on himself, New York police said. The man, identified by police as Jeffrey DeFelice, 56, bludgeoned and stabbed his roommate with the
UBS Hires 3 New Analysts (Newark Star-Ledger) UBS says it has hired three new equity analysts as the Swiss bank looks to add to its coverage of the domestic financial sector.
How much does a house cost?? Home prices in San Luis Obispo County are about half of what they were three years ago despite the availability of new houses in many residential areas.
Bancorp Capital report: $7B drop in quarterly profit Bank of America BAC.N is down almost $7.7 billion in quarterly net income, with lower revenue, as a result of the $12.8 billion Citigroup deal announced in late February.
How Does Social Media Work? Social Networking sites, including Facebook, MySpace, and Bebo, let users trade messages with each other in the form of comments on online content. We asked a group of high school students what social networks can mean.
TPG shares hit a record high as private equity firm buys majority stake A takeover offer from private equity firm Apax for the UK telecoms provider TPG Telecom Ltd has been received with open arms and with many analysts claiming share price is set to surge.
Lively Debate Over a New Law for the West Coast, Fwd. and a Rant by A California Congressman (chron.com) - A measure to give California greater oversight of its federally funded water projects was introduced last week. The measure would allow California to require the state to pay for the portion of water infrastructure
Pakistan's Pervez Musharraf's party wins key seat: Reports At the polls in Pakistan today, the secular, western-educated government of Pervez Musharraf's All Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz party won a parliamentary seat, the latest in a series of successes that have raised hopes of change.
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No. 1 Trojans prevail LOS ANGELES Southern California seemed helpless as Aaron Rodgers picked away at its defense, hitting pass after pass.
A few, maybe a whole day, he said  LOS ANGELES (AP)? An attorney representing the Los Angeles Police Department said Wednesday there has been no agreement reached  to settle a federal discrimination suit that resulted from a 1998  beating by officers of Los Angeles County Sheriff?s officials.
N.F.L. ratings top NFL average Viewers may have tuned in  for the final few minutes of The Minnesota Vikings game against the Detroit Lions, but they may not have known it was the end of one of the season'#39;s greatest television shows.
South African News South Africa (CNN) -- South African President Thabo Mbeki has signed into law a new\anti-prostitution bill that critics say will help to fight\prostitution in its early stages. The new law will also create\new regulations for sex clubs.
A new mobile phone service promises faster downloads from the Net BERLIN, Sept 23 (AFP) - A new mobile phone service promises faster downloads than the traditional dial-up methods that limit data transfer speed to 3 to 4 megabits per second (Mbps).
Intel Core-2 vs AMD Phenom Processor Performance (Pairing) It all depends on the number of cores.
Sony Interactive Entertainment president Hiroshi Kawano told IGN.com that he hopes to use the PlayStation 4 as the basis for Sony&#39;s video games in the next 5-10 years.
What to do when you have a question that has no answer How do we know whether there is intelligent life elsewhere in the universe? Perhaps we could point to the fact that there are billions of stars in the universe but only tens of thousands species of life.
The end of the Cold War? the end of the Iron Curtain, which served as a border separating East and West since its creation, may be a reality within the next several months, according to people who have spoken with the top Soviet leader.
India’s IT industry’s growth slowed in the June quarter despite the government encouraging the sector to develop and cut prices, according the quarterly business surveys of leading IT companies.
D'Amico's in the news  By Mike Smith, Times Staff Writer  June 26, 2001 -- A federal agent, a reporter and even a man   on the Internet were among victims Monday of the Boston  Marathon bombers.
The new version of the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (Java 2 SE 5.0 Update 3) is generally available now. Java 2 SE 5.0, introduced in January, addressed over a hundred critical security vulnerabilities in the previous J2SE platform.
N. Korea’s D-Day of Doomsday Propaganda Loom in Advance of Anniversaries -- South Korea - A week ago, North Korea signaled that it was preparing to bomb and invade South Korea when the two nations mark their annual birthdays.
US: California's new climate-change law draws industry support California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's law mandating greenhouse gas emission reductions among the states most dependent on imported oil, natural gas, coal  and other fuels drew broad industry support at an energy conference, with some executives urging passage to reduce state dependence on out-of-
The Big Picture of the Celtics-Knicks Game The Big Picture was a great idea. It was timely. But it wasn't news. (Celts/Knicks, March 19th)
EBay has filed a suit against the operator of a website called Gator auction  service, claiming that the site has copied its e-Bay brand and
British police said The bodies of three British schoolgirls believed kidnapped a week ago in Italy were found in the Calabria region.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Friday approved a $30 million plan to build a new Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) station to serve the San Francisco South Lake Union neighborhood. However, the BART board member who supports the project says the project could lead to the "BARTification" of the entire transit
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Apple shares fall on outlook for late shipments of iMacs (#147;, TechWeek Europe) Apple Computer shares fell more than 11 percent Wednesday after the company said it does not expect its highly anticipated new iMacs to be out by the end of the year.  #147;We are not expecting to ship
A-Rod, Clemens and other Yankees could be out of rotation after game 2 "Consequences", the name MLB gives to ejections and suspensions of players for drug violations, are possible for suspended Yankee outfielder Melky Cabrera, whose 50-game suspension is scheduled to begin Tuesday.
#39;SICKOS #39; HUNTING FOR DEER WITH A MOUSE SAN ANTONIO - Forget about PlayStation 2 - Texas entrepreneur wants to kick computer gaming up to the next level by offering players a chance at some real-live killing via mouse and modem.
No More "L" Word for U.S. Auto Workers at Chrysler-Fiat Deal The union representing 2,100 General Motors and nearly 4,000 European auto workers that make parts for Chrysler will not be a member.
The  quot;Cablegatequot; scandal In the past, some scammers have charged for this service. But as the popularity of email has exploded, scammers are now trying to make money from nothing to make their spam even more lucrative, experts say, and
Will Facebook Become The Next Yahoo? The giant Internet company's shares jump. But what's behind the surge?
No 'Big Bang', No Big Deal The two scientists said in a phone interview that if Hawking's idea is right, only gravity, and not other forces, governs the expansion of the universe. Stephen Hawking is an English astrophysicist who developed multiple theories on dark matter, dark energy, and black holes.
Apple said  quot;H2OLiverbquot; the new service is currently in beta with no immediate plans to launch publicly.
US seeks to ban GM ignition switch; no recall CHICAGO (AP) -- General Motors CEO Mary Barra says the automaker has "gone above and beyond" what was expected in its investigation into the ignition switch defect
Energy traders boost gas prices CGTN ENERGY  - The U.S. benchmark natural gas  future is trading\higher after hitting its worst level since October 2008 on Wednesday. Energy commodities traders increased their bids for February natural gas and the price for February delivery climbed\by 37 cents to \$4
FIFA chief Sepp Blatter to step up fight to save World Cup (Reuters) Reuters - FIFA chief Sepp Blatter will use a speech at a conference of European clubs on Saturday to try to shore up support as he struggles to save the 2014 World Cup, football magazine World Soccer reported on Tuesday.
Apple Inc. to Acquire Mobile Me Apple has completed a deal to acquire Mobile Me, a website launched two years ago by former Microsoft Corp. Chief Executive Steve Ballmer to help customers manage email and content on Microsoft and Mac computers that weren't connected to each other.
Makers of `Dodgeball' Seem to Know No End to Dodgeball Makers of `Dodgeball' Seem to Know No End to Dodgeball
New York mayor seeks to ease housing crunch WASHINGTON -- The New York mayor who has championed an ``affordable housing first'' approach to a booming metropolis is pushing for a new kind of government housing program to alleviate the city's crunch.
United States: For first time, spyware is blocked (Reuters) United States - Government regulations enacted this week for the first time will ban the use of spyware such as Web and computer adware on consumer computers.
U.S. Open to Return to New York Golfing Classic Was Scheduled for First Place  \n \n(CBS New York) -- With the final four names on the U.S. Open at risk of being\changed, officials said Wednesday they are trying to keep a major golf\classic back in
World #39;s largest LCD TV developed The Sharp Corp. of Japan has developed The world #39;s largest LCD color television. The television has a 65 inch screen, well bigger than the 45 inches that the market is expecting, and has higher resolutions of 1080 x
E.coli outbreak hits meat supplies: industry 'in panic' FOREIGN &amp; DEFENSE Crop insurance.
Microsoft, Google form partnership Microsoft and Google have jointly announced the formation of a software development partnership to focus on developing new products together.
Japan: Nissan to begin selling cars in Britain Japan’s troubled automaker Nissan plans to start selling cars next month in Britain.
India, China Expected to Reject WTO Nod for Japan -Minister (Reuters) REUTERSPress - India and China have not yet given an official response to Washington\u2019s request for them to agree to Japan\u2019s bid to join the World Trade Organization (WTO), U
P3 Mobile to Take On Google With Microsoft and Apple? A mobile-phone search giant is about to enter a new world of search with a powerful new phone, the PalmPilot?.
Apple's App Store Tops 1 Trillion Apple's App Store is the top selling app store in the world, generating more than than $1 billion in the last half of 2011 from in-app purchases, app downloads and purchases.
The Maternal Blues "Maternal\nblues.\nMaternal\blues? What is that?" said the nurse. You\nwant me to answer that?"
RBS to buy BoE's Northern in £15.5bn deal Former deputy governor of Bank of England Chris Woodhead today announced the Government's approval for Royal Bank of Scotland Group to buy Northern Trust Asset Management Limited, one of the UK's largest independent asset managers.
DBSI's 'A' Grade rating for First Energy Corporation DBSI Inc., in Stamford, Connecticut, has upgraded First Energy Corporation to BBB from A-, which is equal to A, as a result of its FirstEnergy Solutions energy company's operating results for the second quarter ending June 30....
Mums could go to jail for killing their own children Mums could be prosecuted if a child is seriously injured by the mother after birth.
China  amp; Ukraine Holds Key Meetings On Security, Trade The top leaders of China and Ukraine, which recently switched its  loyalties to Moscow, will hold their first working session Monday.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) "SEC has given Google permission for an IPO, we will list, and\I think it's a brilliant idea, we should see a rapid listing as we see the\market is hot and investors will be interested in Google.\It is a good idea for us and
The U.S.'s 'B' team The NHL, the most popular ice sport in America, wants to become more popular in Canada. The solution: Bring the NHL's American teams north. What do Canadians love better than hockey? A hockey competition where the U.S. loses, of course!
Bush's Education Plan Has Its Limits Bush told a news conference yesterday the country is facing "a moment of opportunity that most of my predecessors would have loved to have had."
'He's a Great Guy' Trump Sends Warm Wishes As Air Force One Makes His Flight From Washington Back To Iowa Air Force One flew out of Washington on Wednesday and touched down in Iowa City, where President #39; #39;Trump#39; #39; had a special meeting with GOP nominee John
U.S. Open Championship Winner Will Have to Defend His Crown (Update) JEFFERSON, N.H. - Tiger Woods is not a quitter, not even after being eliminated from PGA Tour action this year.
U. S. Sues to Seize $400M in Real Estate A judge on Thursday approved a request by a U.S. attorney to freeze a $400 million sale of assets by a Russian real estate company.
UK Government Sets Price for New Energy  PARIS (Reuters) - The  UK government on Friday announced that new nuclear power would be  sold off to the highest bidders on open market with a state-approved maximum  price of 35 pounds per megawatt (45 cent a month) hour, significantly
Inmates forced to make homemade weapons to fight off fellow prisoners in county jails A judge says several times a day, inmates in at least two New Jersey county prisons face life-threatening violence.
The latest in the News (The Morning Paper) The Morning Paper (TMP) - Is it finally time for the media and tech industries to get on with it? A new study says the answer is... Yes. The latest numbers on new home technology users published by the Pew Internet and America Project this week confirmed what
Lumber: Market softens but demand still buoyed Market activity continues to taper off even as it does not appear to be tumbling in tandem with the housing market.
This week, there were a lot of surprises around the league, but, let#39;s be real, if you#39;re the Seahawks, you#39;re still playing for the big prize. Seahawks have won the NFL#39;s championship title just once in the past decade. That came
Oil companies agree Saudi production cut oil companies agreed on Friday to cut oil output by 1.8 million barrels per day (bpd) from January 1, in a bid to cool Middle East and world \prices' and put pressure on OPEC members to cut their own output.
No more big bang As we move towards 2012, there may still be a large bang; but rather, a soft whimper.
Oracle-PeopleSoft merger under fire The Boston company that manages $2 billion in pensions and retirement savings will fight to save its $8.5-billion-plus merger with Oracle in a U.S. federal court on Thursday. Oracle wants to put itself into a key market, in addition to making better products so
CNET reviews: Netzero: it #39;s the free internet service, anyone can use By Tom Oggero Netzero, the free Internet service designed to meet basic internet needs for the public, is coming to a town near you in November, and the folks at Netzero are hoping you see how simple
More than 5,000 homes in New Mexico flooded to deadly flood waters in three days More than 5,000 homes in New Mexico became inundated with up to 8 feet of water in 10 hours, killing 16 cattle, washing out highways, and causing major damage to crops, homes and businesses, according to a report from
No End to Conflict in Iran, Syria Despite the West, Tehran and Damascus say they still seek a peaceful resolution to the Israel-led conflict. Despite President Bush's recent offer to Iran for talks and the International Atomic... View more.
Hogs, chickens may be headed to 'Bama's backyard The University of Alabama has opened its new hog barn, which has an inside and an outside.
EADS to buy more stakes in France’s A350 Airbus chief executive Dirk Hoke said on Tuesday the planned purchase of a new stake in  the A350, the Airbus unit that aims to compete with Boeing and  rival European manufacturer
Microsoft to buy Netmeeting rival The software giant will pay around #0.6 billion for Satori, maker of the NetMeeting collaboration suite, according to the New York Times.
UK retail sales rise by 0.5 pence for 7th month running: data DECEMBER 07, 2004 (The Guardian) - Record high spending by shoppers on Christmas goods in the three months before Black Friday may have triggered a "short-term" seasonal spending boom in the run-up to Christmas.
Bicycling Magazine: Mountain Bike (Inside Cycling) Mountain biking is as much about having a great time as it is about getting in shape and gaining fitness. Read mountain bike magazines to find new gear and trail hints to bring along on your next mountain biking adventure.
How a tiny town became the most important place in tech - and America - by Tim Hartford - For the past two decades, Silicon Valley has been one of America's wealthiest and most powerful hubs of innovation. - It started as a bunch of guys messing around with bits and pieces
US envoy seeks Iran's cooperation At an Asia-Europe forum this weekend, US Secretary of the Treasury Antonio Weiss is expected to announce that more sanctions will come after this month’s deadline for Iran to reach a deal on its disputed nuclear programme, according to a French official.
Bipartisan bill to renew and amend tax code passes both houses of U.S. Congress (December 21, 2004) A two-year bipartisan tax cut bill passed last night the U.S. Congress, easing prospects of a big fight over a bill already agreed to by President George W. Bush and passed by
"Dictators" a reality of life at Eurex-NYT  NEW YORK, Dec 5- "The next stop is Tokyo where Eurex has a similar deal in place and we are expecting the same thing," - Gioacchino Lo Sicco, chief operating officer of Eurex
State Dept. to send former US diplomat to Europe. The State Department has approved the return of a former US diplomat to the Netherlands after President Bush nominated for the Netherlands post a former U.S. ambassador to Germany.
Paging The United Airlines #39;s Paging The United Airlines has become a familiar part of many airline passengers #39; lives, as seen in movies such as Airplane, and by passengers on more than 6,000 planes a day, and in daily lives they #39;re not so paging at
The National Park Foundation wants you to go wild for wildlands The National Park Foundation (NPG) has launched a public outreach campaign to increase the amount of land set aside in wilderness areas around the country.
Largest meteor ever spotted captured in space "This is bigger than the Tunguska event in Siberia," said Michael Brown of NASA headquarters in Washington. "It could be even bigger than the one that created Lake Cheoe.
One thing to do in Japan and another thing to do in Japan There are various kinds of eating contests and cooking contests, but no matter what you may be doing, what you do during the day, what you eat for lunch or dinner or what you bring in the morning you should always be prepared.
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Viacom Inc. board will hear a proposed settlement for claims that it deceived shareholders in its $14.8 billion purchase of Time Warner Inc.
The number of new jobs created in September  fell from August, but the pace of layoffs actually increased month-over-month to
Crop Protection Agrochemical Company S&ouml\Crown Castle Acquires Waltham, Massachusetts- Based GBSC Holdings Inc. Crown Castle said at the time of the acquisition it expected it to earn approximately $30 million to $120 million in 2018 after costs are\recognized.
Russia Seeks to End Economic Crisis Facing Russia, one of Europe's largest oil exporters, has asked the International Monetary Fund to support its troubled economy in exchange for financial aid, the Kremlin said on Sunday.
AOL's Billboards Show Images of Loved Ones to Get More Likes AOL has launched an effort to use pop culture in their advertising by using billboards that will show images of loved ones when people click ads.
Blockbuster Hurricane Season: Season Will Be Over When Harvey Is Removed (CNN) CNN - Hurricane Harvey was still churning across the Gulf Coast, but now it\s one step closer to hitting U.S. landfall. According to projections from the National Hurricane Center in Miami, the storm will move past the Texas-
The Next Generation of Wireless: The Cell Phone A cell phone is a battery-operated mobile telephone that can be used for voice calls via a cellular network, as well as for data communications and Internet access. Wireless phones are increasingly used as a cheap alternative to pay phones, and also increasingly for making domestic and international calls.
Man Sued After Getting Stabbed in Street Gang Shooting The shooting occurred about 4 a.m. in the 20000 block of Northwest 17th Street. The man was taken to a local hospital, where he was listed in critical condition.
Online sales tax collection is a hot issue in Minnesota Online Sales Tax Collection in Minnesota is a hot issue.
A $5 Million Check for Mather Co. After a decade and a half, the name that has become synonymous with the luxury watch industry could be changing hands.
U.K. judge overturns conviction of British businessman found to have bought peerage Four months after he was convicted of corruption and bribery, British businessman Sir Paul Getty #39;s son acquitted of fraud over his relationship with another high-profile #39;British#39; citizen.
AP: World Leaders Pledge Cooperation on Climate (AP) AP - United Nations and 20 world leaders pledged Thursday to unite to combat global warming and promote technological change, including renewable energy, in a call to arms by U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon
Google Pushes Into China’s Growing Online Market HONG KONG — Google has quietly launched a search engine in China aimed at a market that already has far more web surfers than the United States.
China, Japan trade at high speed The China-Japan trade is back in full swing. With the Chinese holiday season now in full swing Beijing-Tokyo trade talks between Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will be high-speed negotiations, involving the most pressing issues between China and Japan, China
More on the "Shakespeare" Movie -- from The Shakespeare Project: We are working with a number of film professionals to do a documentary of Shakespeare for the mass-market and for a small group of people interested in classical studies and Shakespeare studies.
The Washington Post Co. plans a $125 million spending spree in the next two years, as the newspaper seeks to bolster its business and broaden its product portfolio -- such as making its Web site more attractive to e-commerce advertisers -- according to senior executives.
Gartner: The most popular cellphones Worldwide, Apple has a 67.7 percent share  of the global market and the iphone accounted for 35.9 percent of all smartphones shipped, according to a  Gartner, Com  estimates cited in an August 30  Apple Press Release.
Canadian Cancer Society Celebrates World Health Day Canadian Cancer Society Celebrates World Health Day
P.I. Report: Florida School Book Depository Official Is "Probable" Suspect WASHINGTON : An assistant librarian's admission of helping the  gunman implicated in the massacre of 20 first graders and six  adults at a Pensacola school last week was "probable, not  likely," a
The Top Three Most Wanted Men A&lt;A color=&quot;green&quot;&gt;Wired&lt;/A&gt; report lists the three most wanted men for crimes ranging in seriousness from petty shoplifting to violent murder and drug trafficking.
New Zealand's Diaspora Makers New Zealand's foreign policy is increasingly guided by public concerns.
Injures Two: Police say driver of car was drunk SANFORD, Fla. (AP)  - A 25-year-old Palm Beacher flipped over on the Florida Turnpike and struck two other vehicles, killing one person and injuring two other motorists early Monday before apparently crashing into a highway sign.
HMG 'unable' to save England from humiliation England's hopes of winning an unprecedented third successive Six Nations title have been dealt a crushing blow after it was admitted they could not catch France to guarantee victory and avoid a heavy defeat in Paris on Saturday. The English, who were on course to secure the title with a
Gmail adds POP3 to POP mail Gmail announced that it will turn on POP3 (Post Office Protocol) support in the next few weeks. Gmail users can already download mail from the service as.PST (personal/local storage) files. They can also receive them with webmail applications. Google said many people use
The best selling author who wrote on how to keep the love alive in the bedroom returns to the market with a new bestseller Sex & the Family
U.S. Firms Lose Ground to Foreign Rivals in New York Foreign firms are making headway in New York against their U.S. counterparts for the first time in years, according to the latest rankings released by the city&#39;s government. However, the city&#39;s financial clout
Bush Signs $28B Housing Bill The president vetoed several parts of a $28 billion package to aid low-income families and help finance home ownership and government-backed loans to low-cost builders.    House leaders planned an override attempt Thursday.    The bill funds $9.6 billion for the
The Fed#39;s Big Speech: The market was expecting a tough warning speech from Greenspan, but he #39;s opted to soften the blow. The Fed chief did not talk down to the economy as expected, but he did take the edge off his criticism by saying he#39;s ready with
Inaugural concert: New album, new songs The best news that could have come out of the inaugural concert of U.S. President Barack Obama’s presidency on January 21, was that the “Inaugural Concert,” an orchestra concert with performances by artists from the “Broadway�
We’re going to try this again This time I’m going to use more words and more paragraphs.
What is the fastest man on one foot? An average of 9.6 km per hour
Fadley, Nutter & Boggs, LLC files for bankruptcy
Dell to buy Compaq Personal Computers Dell Corp. this week agreed to pay $24.9 billion for Compaq Computer Corp., a combined $13.7 billion that will be the second-largest merger between two U.S. technology companies in history.
New book claims how the UK lost control of Hong Kong in 1997 NEWLY RELEASED BOOK: a journalist-turned-investigative commentator published a new account on Monday of Britain losing control of Hong Kong in 1997, warning that it might be a similar story repeating in 2013.
'Bondi Baby' Grief Rages In Australia Over Beach Snorkeler Bondi resident Michael Bennett was only three months old when he drowned in 1996 - the eighth 'Bondi Baby' to die in a two-decade string of incidents which investigators believed might have been linked to Australia's most
The sun sets on the VCR The likely death of the video recorder - as reflected in the decision of Dixons not to stock them any more because of the popularity of DVDs - will come as a post-dated relief for millions of adults who claimed never to be able to programme them in the
Inflation and Currency: World Bank to Boost U.S. Foreign Aid by an Extra \$1.8 Billion AID PLAN: A World Bank report shows that a 10% hike in U.S. foreign aid this year could mean the U.S.
New York police have no leads in case of missing woman Three people were taken to the hospital for medical attention at the conclusion of a foot chase in New York on Thursday, but police have no leads in locating a 26-year-old woman who has been missing since that time while attending a concert at Manhattan's Roseland
In the Face of Fears, Chinese Stocks Surge After a dramatic drop, China's stock market recovered a third straight g
Yahoo's new search is the best search in the web: search-expert.com I am very impressed with Yahoo!'s latest move: they are launching a search engine that is the best of the best, I think and I am going to let users determine for themselves. Yahoo's new service is much better than
The new service is the first major product release for the San Francisco-based company, which aims to compete with the existing wireless broadband networks that carry phone data.
The White House is considering whether to block the sale of two F-16 fighter jets to India The White House is considering whether to block the sale of two F-16 fighter jets to India\, citing a number of concerns including\,the security of the technology in\,the Indian government\,The Washington Times
Largest Ever 'No Tax' Raises Hit €11.5m: Spanish charity to pay no tax for 3 years The government's largest-ever 'no tax' campaign collected €11.5 million in 2011, but a Spanish group said on Friday it would pay no taxes for the next three years in
In business news : The European Parliament's agriculture committee endorsed the EU's approval of genetically modified food and drink crops on Monday, sending the controversial issue to a full vote of parliament this week.
President calls for U.S. exit from Iraq, Afghanistan (Reuters) - \
What #39;s Behind the Numbers for the U.N. The United Nations has released a report saying that climate change is the most serious threat to humanity and planet Earth.
How to Get a Small Business Loan - 3 Options and Their Implications 1. In 2009, an estimated 8 million small businesses (with fewer than 500 employees) received funding from the government. This number was up from 7.5 million small businesses in 2008.[4]
Hetty Huntley becomes first to beat record Poshtynka Hill in the Highlands Challenge Hetty Huntley became the first person to cross the famous Poshtynka Hill on Foot in the Scottish Highlands last Saturday.
China's Huawei: A $12 billion story As a company, Huawei is expanding into Europe at a breathtaking rate, aided by the boom in Chinese demand and a shift towards wireless services in key markets such as Britain. It sold 6.6 million handsets in the third quarter of 2003, up a big 49.4
TCSM: The next step in the evolution of software-defined networking Software-defined networking (SDN) describes the potential of a network that self-configures, self-optimizes and makes use of advances in software and hardware. This article discusses how SDN provides better networking for service providers and enterprises.
Firms Turn to Enron? Analysts Say Yes (Reuters)
IMSI is a leading provider of Mobile Phone Solutions: IMEI
Nokia #39;s new camera phone will get 15Mb of internal storage Nokia has developed a new camera phone that includes internal memory of 15Mb or more. The new phone, announced by the mobile phone subsidiary of Finnish telecom equipment maker Elisa, will not be made available in the UK.
Efficient: new high-performance and low energy-consuming Xtreme-N micro-processor XtremeN microprocessors are expected to become the standard in computers that are battery-powered not only during operation but also storage.
J.D. Power and Associates Reports  NEW HAVEN (Reuters) - J.D. Power and Associates released its list of  U.S. vehicle problems for the first quarter of 2007 on Wednesday, and Toyota Motor Corporation <TAKAYA.O> was the most-sufferred brand
New York to move in 1 bln dollar of debt An additional $1 billion in loans would be made available to help New York City repay its debt at lower interest rates, the city comptroller s office said today. The New York Times.
Man who killed 2 men and himself was 'obsessed with the occult' New York; December 24, 2004 - Richard Pyle, a troubled man who fatally shot two men and then turned the gun on himself, was in psychiatric treatment and had a history of obsession with the occult and had once worn a pentagram p
'It#39;s hard to find anybody who hasn#39;t been affected by the tsunami'In the aftermath of the December 26 tsunami, the number of homeless victims is so large the government has appealed for volunteers.
Russia: Nuclear-armed Ukraine could face invasion - Putin "I don #39;t rule this out as a possibility and will not allow myself to be forced into a corner on it," Russian President Vladimir Putin said (news - web sites).
U.S., Japan Discuss World Trade Issues  ROME (Reuters) - U.S. and Japanese ministers agreed on Friday to seek a new trade pact including a more  liberal market in agricultural products and investment and a mechanism  to settle disputes.
A New Age For the Internet Web-based companies now command the highest valuations of any sector: It#39;s time to start rethinking Internet-based business models. A shift is coming away from the current trend: Web 2.0 was the
Europe's Debt Problem Spreads: Investors to Watch Greek CDS   LONDON (Bloomberg) -- Investors are expected to focus on the debt markets for next week after Fitch Inc.'s decision last week to drop Greece from one of its top-five credit  risks sent risk spreads wider and made Europe's sovereign
P&amp;Z&amp;R has to go: New research to cut carbon footprint BY RITA MAHONEY, September 27 (New Ratings) - Research into ways to reduce harmful emissions from the production of electricity and heat are set to become the central focus of Government policy.
India gets final say on price of Enron's Dabhol Power project (The Asian Wall Street Journal) ASIAN WALL STREET JOURNAL-India may get the final say on prices charged for Enron Corp's power plant in western Maharashtra state, one of more than four pending Indian contract disputes
Apple introduces iOS 6 for iDevices Apple Inc. has unveiled its first update to its mobile operating system since iOS 6 was released one year ago.
MMS: No Link Between Ebola And The ‘Super Fetus’ Virus In Humans – UNICEF ‘Fetus’ Link Could Be False or Malicious – MMS: The link to the “Super Fetus” in the “Ebola virus” is the classic
Why Is The Government Stoking The Housing Crisis? By now, most people understand the risks associated with a sub-prime lending bubble in the US. The reason is that there were a number of warnings issued by regulatory and government entities that were either oblivious to the issue or ignored it.
A New Kind of Power Play For the Next Millennium  Scientists are pushing for the development of a new kind of nuclear power plant for the 21st century.
What #39;s Next: How to Make Smart Money on Big Stocks Over the years, we have observed a pattern whereby major, once-infallible brokerage houses have repeatedly made spectacular new calls of the future of specific types of stocks.
'I feel no pain': Naughty Bear The new Naughty Bear game  #151; developed for the Nintendo DS  #151; was created from within Nintendo Canada, which in turn developed it for the N\$70 Nintendo DS game console.
The right place for a right man A man who has won four Nobel Prize for Cancer research has arrived at the National Institutes of Health to find out whether a vaccine for cervical cancer will be developed.
U.S. Firms Invest $2.6 Billion in India U.S. business investment in India grew 29 percent to a record $2.6 billion in 2005, as U.S. firms continued to benefit from attractive returns and record-low interest rates, Commerce Department officials said Friday.
China’s economic growth could suffer as it heads toward a leadership transition, possibly complicating the country’s efforts to contain the spread of avian and swine flu (AFP) China’s economic growth could suffer as it heads toward a leadership transition, possibly complicating the country’s efforts
Wall St. Cheering the Fed’s Decisions The Market’s Reactions were Positive This Morning on Fed’s Decision of Interest-Rate Hikes to Be Made Slowly Over the Next Several Months
"I just had the sweetest day: my baby gave me the greatest gift of all."
In-Law's Sudden Death A mother has been charged with murder after in her son's sudden unexpected demise following a long list of health problems.
Sun Microsystems drops Java licensing plan Sun Microsystems is dropping its controversial proposal to charge Java developers royalties for its ubiquitous software.
Top U.S. and UK tech CEOs head to Davos There are plenty of interesting things to discuss at this year’s conference.
iPhone 3GS hits Japan In recent interviews with the Japanese publication Nikkei, Apple
'What's the Word on the Street on Obama Care' An excerpt from the Wall Street Journal today. “If the bill is written the way it is … it is virtually guaranteed that health-insurance companies will make so little money relative their costs that insurance companies will simply go out of the health-insurance
United States House of Representatives votes to override Bush's veto (AP) WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. House of Representatives voted Thursday to override President Bush's veto of federal energy legislation and send to Congress a bill he considers "unconstitutional", though it was not clear the Senate would adopt it.
The Microsoft-Novell Alliance in the US could shake up the Internet sector. It may not be easy to break the code of Linux but Microsoft might be able to build a rival software system.
I love this guy. I am not just a fan of his. I wish I could say something witty about him and get away with it. But all I can say about this guy is: “How about that?” The media is full of negative stories about this guy.
A&E film to air on Channel 5 A&E have announced this will be one of the last series of hit series Casualty to air on BBC1. Filming is due to start this summer.
For those of you who did not know, #39;Tin Man#39; #39;#39;The Lion#39; and #39;Lilly Ledbetter#39; are the first three characters in the name of the man who runs the
Microsoft to pay record $7.2bn dividend - newspaper  SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp said on  Wednesday it will announce a record\$7.2 billion dividend on  Friday, as the software giant tries and win back market share from  archrival Apple Inc.
US judge's new retirement may cost some more than 50 US District Court Judge John D. Rainey ruled he would require the employees of the US Justice Department to take up to five weeks unpaid administrative leave during his period of "unreasonable delay" in getting around to their new positions. - The Washington Post
The Best of the Wintry Weather An article I read about this on the internet said, &quot;As you can see, the sky urnbough to cover the globe, and in the most distant, cloudy reaches of the stratosphere, the air temperature urnbow down to -220 degrees.
Why are we so addicted to the high price of gas? We can fix it. We just have to want to solve it. We have the technology now to make fuel from the air or sun or nuclear waste. It\'s just a matter of political will. We can do it at minimal cost. Gasoline prices
Obama calls for new Iraq troop boost (New) The White House said Friday that President Barack Obama has called for a new increase of 30,000 troops in Iraq. That
Microsoft may move.Net to Windows Vista: Windows is next step For Microsoft, it may be the next logical step for a generation of programmers to develop their apps on the company's biggest platform: Vista. But what will it mean for Apple and its developers?
India's Growth Seen Modest But Forecasters Say Inflation Under Control India's growth, which fell to a six-year low in the first quarter, is forecast to remain slow in the second quarter - underlining the challenge policymakers face in weaning India from dependence on high inflation.
(Reuters) Reuters - A powerful new hurricane is tearing through the Bahamas and threatening Florida, a U.S. government hurricane centre reported on Saturday, but the center said its intensity would peak at a Category 5 storm and its path was uncertain.
Dangers Of Fertilizer Tainted With Weed Killers WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns warned Monday that the U.S. government would continue its crackdown on the use of dangerous pesticides to get rid of weeds and other nuisance vegetation, including the highly touted Roundup.
Wall Street  To Remain Hopeful Despite Mixed Signs   By  JANE ERICKSON  NEW YORK  Jul 29, 2001    (The Globe and Mail)  Stock indexes closed lower Friday despite several  mixed business reports that suggested the economy is deteriorating.
The Power of the Pasta The power of the pasta that made America's pastas great! It's like a force of nature. The best food to take in the desert will always be pasta.
Samsung develops first graphic memory chip South Koreas Samsung Electronics has developed the worlds fastest computer memory chip for graphics applications. Samsung said the 512-megabit graphics double-data-rate (GDDR) memory chip is the most
‘I know what I have to do' Arsenal boss Wenger says he will leave #39;t quit Arsenal but needs to know his fate Wenger insisted on Friday after being sacked by the newly promoted #39;Champs #39;.
A New Chapter A New Beginning For The Jockey Club American Horse Council (AHC) has named the first group of people to serve on its board of directors. It is now called the Jockey Club American Horse Council.
What #39;s New on DVD New DVD releases this week include: "Titan A.E.", the sci-fi adventure starring Kate Beckinsale, directed by Dean DeBlois and based on the graphic novel written by Dean DeBlois and Edgar Rice Burroughs. The film stars Guy Pearce,
All The Web's A-List Fashion Shows For Fall Web fashion news gets a welcome boost from top-name designers, and the first week of November offers a slew of fashion shows (to say nothing of holiday sales) for your online shopping pleasure.
Mapping the genetic makeup of diseases NEW YORK (AP) -- Scientists have mapped human DNA into its billion building blocks so that the genetic make-up of a person can be read and, perhaps eventually, changed.
Note: a title is not a headline but a summary of the story.
NATIONWIDE: Bush campaign hires Washington talent WASHINGTON -- The Republican National Committee plans to hire about 25 people in Washington, D.C., to staff up for the general election.
The new face on the screen for your cellphone A study in the early 1990s showed that when we see someone make contact with another person, the brain areas responsible for vision, hearing, and touch are all active at the same time.
Lufthansa to Take Over British Airway Lufthansa said that it would take over British Airways within four years, creating the world’s biggest airline network, as Germany’s biggest industry association promised to fight any break-up of the state-owned company.
Is The Sky Falling For Google? (forbes.com) forbes.com - "Google was smart to do it. A week after Google made a strategic move to improve its business they decided to do it in the midst of an extremely competitive holiday season. Google is the best at what they do and they continue
I thought they weren't coming back. I was wrong. By CARL SCHULZ.     The Michigan football team, which missed its first game under head coach Gary Moeller, opened the season with a 35-3 victory over Kent State University and was picked at the end of week three by a
New Nokia phones to use 'S-mode' technology to let users share data Nokia is to roll into Android phones a version of Google\Inc\,s popular mobile\os software called \'s-Mode\", the chief executive has said.
Oily, Vaporous Fish Are Not So Different Than Us When we're young, we're a fish with an oily layer that is so thick that it's not readily visible. That thick, oily, protective skin is what makes us vulnerable as we get older and our skin becomes more transparent and dry.
A.D.A. Is Up to 4-1 in Season Series vs. Angels  LOS ANGELES (AP) - When a team plays the same opponent 17 times -- as the Angels are doing with this weekend's matchup against Oakland -- it's not as important as at other times.
Aims for 3,000 stores, 300 trucks, 100 branches The next chapter in C&A Foods #39;s plan to increase its retail presence, to go beyond the approximately 3,000 U.S. grocery stores it operates today, is to create three new company branches and increase its store fleet to 300
Apple, BlackBerry, Nokia to join forces for unified mobile communications NEW YORK - Apple Inc, Research In Motion Ltd. and Nokia Oyj on Monday started shipping the first BlackBerry-compatible products with services that link messages and email to cell phones.
Bizarre ‘Giant Insect’ Found in Australia A huge,     completely unique and bizarre animal that has never been seen in
Google's Alarm - a Web site that posts the most popular searches - said U.S. searches increased by 6,329 for Google Inc. (GOOG:Nasdaq - news - people) late on Friday, compared with the previous day.
Oil's 'Crazy Week' Sends Gas Prices Climbing The average gas price for a gallon of regular unleaded climbed 18 cents in one week to $3.3624 a gallon, with analysts saying the average price could hit $3.70 over the next month.
Firms say U.S. banks need to make sure they dont go bust \LONDON (Reuters) - Borrowing costs rose to their highest level since 2006 in the U.S., showing the cost of money is rising too quickly, yet the threat of a financial crisis still appears remote.&lt;
In a new book, former U.S. Sen. Tom Daschle says he'll seek the Democratic nomination
The Best Business-to-Startup Connections  The best way to get your business off the ground, according to the experts in the business community, is to align with a business incubator or entrepreneur support organization.
Google Inc. \&apos;s Google.com Gets More Useful Google is overhauling its home page. Starting within days, Google will give heavy weight to searches relating to users. Instead of merely the four links for the homepage on the navigation menu, Google will display a fifth search box in the left-hand
Euro-zone inflation to slow for year EU inflation and consumer prices declined in July for the first time in three years, a further sign that the economy is cooling and prompting the European Central Bank to hold off on any further stimulus measures.
China to Restrict Foreign Investors in New Generation Of Gas Fields A recent move to restrict foreign investment in the state-owned Guangdong Oil Corporation has set off worries about the future of future China #39;s oil and gas development.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 (Beta 2) is Still Being Tested A beta of Internet Explorer 7 is out, but Microsoft hasn’t fully opened the floodgates for people to test it, even after a few days in beta mode.
The man who sold sex in the dark: The true-life story of a French journalist who invented the idea of "The Velvet Underground"
How to Read Newsletters and Blogs The number one way this is happening is through the "newsletters" you receive from your companies. The number one way this is happening is through the "newsletters" you receive from your companies.
Study: Women prefer a tall man. Why? NEW YORK (AP) - A new study is casting doubt on the old "good genes" theory while proving men like tall women.
Ruling in $11bn US bank fraud case Two former executives of Washington Mutual are set to appeal a US$11 billion ruling against them in a case involving the bank's collapse.
'Gangs' are behind spate of murders in South London 'Gangs' are behind a spate of murders in South London.
EU says Russia's Gazprom plan 'illegal' European Union officials condemned as illegal Moscow#39;s plan to limit foreign ownership of shares in Gazprom.
BCS Bowls, Games at a Glance Alabama and Clemson are the top contenders in both the BCS Championship game and the Cotton Bowl, while the Pac-10 champion and Big 10 Champion need a BCS bowl win in order to return to the four-team playoffs.
'Romeo, Juliet' Opens In West End With Stunning London theatre review By Richard Eyre
No.5: Gavyn Davies, former deputy chairman of ITV News  quot;I understand and agree with Chris Patten that to put journalists in prison for the crime of telling the truth is dangerous,quot; said ITV News director Gavyn Davies, when asked about the prosecution of Ross Kemp, John
Global stock indexes open higher U.S. stocks traded lower as the Dow finished the first trading week of the year with its worst performance since November 2002 and investors reacted to a spate of earnings that disappointed Wall Street.
Is Google's Blog Network Hurting Spammers? DECEMBER 03, 2004 by Adam Back (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - SALT LAKE CITY - Advertisers, who are complaining over Google's latest blog promotion tool, are using it to promote their own online offerings instead of paying for Google's ad-supported
We#39;re getting there! (Or is this one not so great for Microsoft and the Internet?) I#39;d been looking over the top-10\lists of Internet companies lately and one thing that I found in all of them was that Google, Facebook, Apple and Microsoft were number one through four
China Vows to Keep its 'Socialist Values' in a New Policy After Mao Zedong's death, Mao Zedong became one of the most important leaders of the nation. He had a great impact on China's development, especially the revolution and the new Communist system, and even today, his teachings and social system
U of I will add three new degree programs, online, on Oct. 10 The University of Illinois will be adding three new degree programs, online, at the beginning of the fall 2019 semester.
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A History of the Battle of Britain (HistoryNet) British forces of World War II had the great advantage of a high level of air superiority over German air forces in the Battle of Britain.
New England's clean air program The program seeks a cleaner and healthier region, one that can protect its people from disease and keep the economy humming.
Bankers use unusual, new mortgage rule to lend less Some banks and mortgage companies have turned to new lending guidelines to lend less to struggling borrowers and build up huge reserves of cash on their books.
U of M to Pay $1 Million Penalty for Failing to Report a Convicted Felon The university has agreed to pay a $1 million fine for failing to report the conviction of a convicted felon.
A 'New Approach' to the Middle East If #39;t Israel#39;s behavior change the #39;Muslim world#39;s, it will get worse, says an academic.
Ruling on Statehood for West Bank? If Israel allows it could open the door to a resolution of the Palestine issue.
What to Watch in Web Marketers Online, a guide to Internet marketing - Business Week Online The most profitable businesses are usually the ones with the most customer base-and that is what marketers strive for.
FIFA ban: Football authorities FIFA have imposed a two-year ban on five players and five officials accused of a corruption scandal in South African soccer.
"This Is the Greatest": Trump Tells Supporters in New Hampshire he'll Be President Again NEW YORK (AP) -- Trump supporters are hoping a second term means a better shot at "the greatest" -- something they feel he's lacked in the first four years of his presidency.
P&G Wins Patents Suit Over Cellulose In U.S., EU   After a 4-year antitrust dispute, a federal judge in San Francisco ruled on April 23 that Procter & Gamble did not violate U.S. and EU laws by monopolizing cellulose in the U.S.
NAB sells its stake in Vodafone Australia to the Optus Group - Financial Review. The Australian financial group\'s Optus, which will pay \$8.4bn for the stake, called the transaction an \#8220;overwhelming\#8221; vote of confidence in NAB
Gator Bites Back To Top Florida Stands Up In Last-Minute Offensive Fight - A&M In Big Gain For Football Future A&M fans have the opportunity to see two of the Southwest Conference's marquee universities face-off for the first time, but only for a couple of
New York subway system to switch from analog to digital By the end of next year, the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority plans to switch its entire subway and
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Inflate Your Income? Don't Forget the IRS! If you live in a city and drive a car for business, you may qualify for a certain number of tax deductions on your car expenses. Check out IRS Publication 48, Circular E, to see if your use of your car for business purposes is deductible.
It's not just kids, some Americans are getting the flu this year    (SPR) -   Almost 8 million children missed at least one day of school last month because of the flu or to cover sick relatives, according to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Officials say that number is
News: India's Rajasthan govt asks Army to vacate disputed area A group of armed men killed a tribal cattle-herder as he tried to stop them entering an area in Rajasthan state where the army was building a camp to prevent the Kota kingdom from reclaiming the territory.
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A simple question: If you say that there is a problem why don't you do something about it? The problem is that we're all caught in this vicious circle. We're all trying to improve things but we really can't because of the same thing that is causing the problems. In short, we're all saying
A bright future for the US economy? Growth will rebound faster than it has been in the past 15 years, says a White House official speaking from California.