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House Approves Senate Amended Stimlus Package
2008-02-08 04:56:00 The United States House of Representatives has passed the bipartisan US$152 billion economic stimulus package that gives one-time rebates to United States citizens, US$600 for individuals or US$1,200 for couples plus US$300 for each child. US$300 checks would be sent to people on low-income including retirees on Social Security which was not included in the ... More About: Business , Senate , Package
Gunman Opens Fire in City Council Meeting, 5 Dead
2008-02-08 04:49:00 In Missouri, a gunman reportedly opened fire and shot the Mayor and two City Council members at a City of Kirkwood Council Planning meeting Thursday. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported on its website that the shooter opened fire and killed two police officers and then shot 5 others in the room killing three of them. Other ... More About: General , Fire , Dead
Teacher Stabbed and Shot by Husband During Class
2008-02-07 19:44:00 yahoo news: PORTSMOUTH, Ohio - A teacher’s husband charged into her fifth-grade classroom Thursday morning, then stabbed and shot her as students watched, police said. He fled and was believed to be holed up in a nearby home. Emmaly Baker, a student at Notre Dame Elementary, said she hid in the clasroom’s coatroom when ... More About: Shot , Teacher , Class , Husband
?Euros Accepted? Signs Pop Up in New York City
2008-02-07 19:39:00 yahoo news: NEW YORK (Reuters) - In the latest example that the U.S. dollar just ain’t what it used to be, some shops in New York City have begun accepting euros and other foreign currency as payment for merchandise. “We had decided that money is money and we’ll take it and just do the exchange ... More About: General , Signs , New York City
All hail Europe, the new ?King of Spam?
2008-02-07 19:35:00 arsTechnica.com: Europe is now the “king of spam,” and is responsible for 44 percent of all spam sent worldwide, according to Symantec. The company discussed the findings in its monthly State of Spam (PDF) report, pointing out that Europe has been producing significantly more spam than the US for three months now, and suggesting ... More About: King
Obama Raises 7 Million Dollars post Super Tuesday
2008-02-07 19:20:00 yahoo news: NEW ORLEANS - Democrat Barack Obama raised $7.2 million in less than 48 hours post Super Tuesday and rival Hillary Rodham Clinton collected $4 million, giving him a financial edge that’s caused consternation within a Clinton campaign clamoring for attention-getting debates. The remarkable outpouring of contributions recorded since Tuesday’s contests in 22 states comes ... More About: Politics , Post
Romney Suspends Presidential Campaign
2008-02-07 19:15:00 newsWeek.com: John McCain effectively sealed the Republican presidential nomination on Thursday as chief rival Mitt Romney suspended his faltering presidential campaign. “I must now stand aside, for our party and our country,” Romney prepared to tell conservatives. “If I fight on in my campaign, all the way to the convention, I would forestall the launch ... More About: Presidential , Campaign , Presidential campaign
L.A. Shooter Kills Family Members and SWAT Officer
2008-02-07 17:29:00 msnbc: LOS ANGELES - A man barricaded himself in a Los Angeles house after telling police he had killed three relatives, then opened fire on a police commando team Thursday, killing one officer and wounding another, police said. After a shootout, the man apparently remained inside the home, which was on fire some 10 hours after ... More About: Family , Shooter , Officer , Swat , Members
World Economies Hang by an Internet Thread
2008-02-06 23:00:00 the business shrink: By now, any news junkie is probably aware there was a mysterious set of events that all but brought Internet access in some countries to a halt. You can breathe a sigh of relief if you live in North America, Australia, UK, Israel, Iraq and most English speaking countries you are untouched. ... More About: Business , World , Tech , Thread
Obama Claims Delegate Lead
2008-02-06 22:51:00 politico.com: In a surprise twist after a chaotic Super Tuesday, Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) passed Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) in network tallies of the number of delegates the candidates racked up last night. The Obama camp now projects topping Clinton by 13 delegates, 847 to 834. NBC News, which is projecting delegates based on the ... More About: Claims , Lead
Nolan Ryan to be Texas Rangers President
2008-02-06 19:01:00 newsWeek.com: Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan has agreed to become the Texas Rangers team president, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press. In recent years, he has been a consultant for the Houston Astros, a former team, and part owner of the Astros’ minor league teams in Texas. The person spoke Wednesday ... More About: President
CIA Director Confirms use of Waterboarding
2008-02-06 18:47:00 The director of the Central Intelligence Agency has confirmed that his agency used the extreme interrogation technique known as waterboarding on three terrorism suspects nearly five years ago. In testimony to the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday, Michael Hayden urged lawmakers not to place restrictions on the interrogation methods available to U.S. intelligence agencies. Director Hayden’s ... More About: Waterboarding , Rect
Niece of Scientology?s Leader goes Public with Criticism
2008-02-06 18:11:00 The niece of the top leader has come forward publicly with criticism of the organization and of Scientology practices. Jenna Miscavige Hill, daughter of David Miscavige’s older brother Ron Miscavige, described Scientology policies which broke apart her family and continue to keep members of her family from talking to each other. Hill criticized Scientology practices ... More About: Public , Criticism , Leader
US Lawmakers to Question Pentagon about War Costs
2008-02-06 18:03:00 In appearances before Congress on Wednesday, Defense Secretary Robert Gates and a top military official are expected to underscore decreased violence in Iraq. But they are likely to face strong questioning from lawmakers about ongoing war costs. When President George W. Bush’s budget for the 2009 fiscal year was sent to Congress this week, Secretary Gates ... More About: Question , Pentagon , Costs
Divided spoils in Democratic race
2008-02-06 17:57:00 yahoo news: WASHINGTON - A split decision written across a vast electoral map has locked Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton in a protracted struggle for the Democratic presidential nomination while John McCain goes forward as the clear favorite of the Republican race. Obama dared claim a “big victory” Wednesday because he came from ... More About: Race
TV Migrates to Cell Phones
2008-02-06 06:20:00 liveScience.com: Watching “Lost” episodes on your cell phone’s tiny screen may or may not appeal to you, but various forces are tinkering with technologies that will let you do just that. In fact, wireless carriers are already offering TV service in certain areas and on certain phones, and the TV industry is in the process of ... More About: Cell Phones , Phones , Cell
Cavs Down Celtics for the 2nd Time this Season, 114-113
2008-02-06 05:28:00 yahoo news: CLEVELAND - LeBron James scored 33 points and barely missed a triple-double as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat Boston for the second time this season, downing the Celtics 114-113 on Tuesday night. James added 12 assists, nine rebounds and five steals to pace the Cavaliers, who improved to 15-4 since Dec. 25 and handed ... More About: Time , Season
US Citizens in 24 States Vote on ?Super Tuesday?
2008-02-05 19:18:00 “Super Tuesday ”, today, is a critical day in the U.S. presidential campaign when more than 20 states hold party nominating contests. The latest polls contain good news for Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain. Senator Hillary Clinton and Senator Barak Obama will do battle in 22 Democratic contests around the country, including states with large ... More About: Vote , States , Super Tuesday
How to Legally Avoid Paying Business Taxes
2008-02-05 18:39:00 fastUpfront.com: Many small business owners are unknowingly paying more than they have to towards their federal taxes! Much of this has to do with either ignorance or confusion regarding what can and cannot be deducted. If you are looking the maximize your tax deductions this year, then consider the following recommendations. Please note, however, ... More About: Business , Taxes , Avoid
Airline Delays 2nd Worst Ever Last Year
2008-02-05 18:32:00 yahoo news: WASHINGTON - Domestic airline delays in 2007 were the second worst on record, the Transportation Department said Tuesday. Flights in the U.S. were late more than 26 percent of the time last year, a slightly better performance than in 2000, when airlines were tardy 27.4 percent of the time. The federal government began ... More About: Airline , Year , Delays
Ron Paul: Will his Internet Following Show up at the Polls?
2008-02-05 17:53:00 newsweek.com: Congressman Ron Paul has said his personal computer is his favorite gadget, and if his campaign is any indication, he wasn’t kidding. More than any other candidate, the 72-year-old Republican with the staunch libertarian ideals has used blogs, social networking sites and online videos to disseminate his message to an unconventional?and fiercely loyal?audience. ... More About: Internet , Show , Polls
Unintentionally Hilarious - OMG! What the Hell was That?
2008-02-05 17:37:00 Apparently the drug bust netted a few extra items: similar articles:YouTube-Style Porn Threatens StudiosThen: Radio, Video. Boogie With a Suitcase…Will The iPod Kill Blockbuster? More About: Hilarious , Hell
Microsoft bid Backs Yahoo into a Corner
2008-02-04 23:52:00 newsweek.com: Microsoft Corp.’s $41 billion takeover bid appears to have backed Yahoo Inc. into a corner, leaving the struggling Internet pioneer with the unpleasant choice of selling to a detested rival or pursuing other agonizing alternatives likely to require the help of an even fiercer foe, Google Inc. At least that appeared to be the ... More About: Corner , Yahoo!
15 year old Maryland Boy Kills his Entire Family
2008-02-04 23:47:00 ap.google.com: COCKEYSVILLE, Md. (AP) ? A 15-year-old boy was charged with murder Sunday in the shooting deaths of his parents and two younger brothers in their suburban Baltimore home. Nicholas Waggoner Browning was charged with four counts of first-degree murder in the slayings of his father, John Browning, 45; his mother Tamara, 44; and his ... More About: Family , Entire , Maryland , Year , Tire
Bush Unveils 3.1 TRILLION Dollar Spending Plan
2008-02-04 17:11:00 yahoo news: WASHINGTON - President Bush unveiled a $3.1 trillion budget on Monday that supports sizable increases in military spending to fight the war on terrorism and protects his signature tax cuts. The spending proposal, which shows the government spending $3 trillion in a 12-month period for the first time in history, squeezes most of ... More About: Business , Dollar , Spending , Plan
Railgun: Navy Tests Fires Incredible Sci-Fi Weapon
2008-02-04 17:05:00 Live Science: The U.S. Navy yesterday test fired an incredibly powerful new big gun designed to replace conventional weaponry aboard ships. Sci-fi fans will recognize its awesome power and futuristic technology. The big gun uses electromagnetic energy instead of explosive chemical propellants to fire a projectile farther and faster. The railgun, as it is called, ... More About: Fires , Incredible , Tests , Weapon
17 Ways to Create a Peaceful, Relaxed Workday
2008-02-04 16:56:00 zen habits: For me, a perfect workday incorporates many of the tips below, but never all of them at once. I use a combination of strategies to ensure that most of my days are fairly relaxed. Do I still get stressed? Undoubtedly. But it?s a far less frequent thing than in the past. Here?s how I ... More About: Create , Peaceful
When Republicans Endorse Obama
2008-02-04 16:48:00 newsweek.com: Susan Eisenhower is more than just another disappointed Republican. She is also Ike’s granddaughter and a dedicated member of the party who has urged her fellow Republicans in the past to stick with the GOP. But now Eisenhower, who runs an international consulting firm, is endorsing Barack Obama . She has no plans to ...
Never Fear, ?UnderDog? is Here: Giants Win Super Bowl
2008-02-04 04:34:00 msnbc.com: GLENDALE, Ariz. - The Giants had the perfect answer for the suddenly imperfect Patriots: a big, bad defense and an improbable comeback led by their own Mr. Cool quarterback, Eli Manning. In one of football?s biggest shockers, New York shattered New England?s unbeaten season as Manning hit Plaxico Burress on a 13-yard fade with 35 ... More About: Super Bowl , Super , Fear , Underdog
Why Google will Remain the King of Search
More articles from this author:2008-02-03 04:12:00 msnbc.com: The verb ?googling? has become synonymous with Internet searches, a fact that speaks to Google ?s dominance. But don?t expect the verb ?msn-yahooing? to become part of the lexicon anytime soon. Even with the $44.6 billion bid by Microsoft Corp. to buy Yahoo Inc., the combined company would be unable to knock Google Inc. ... More About: The King , Search , King 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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