State & Community
'24' gets a jump on the clock with 4-hour season premiere
07.01.2009 20:18
usatoday.com
Jack Bauer got out of Africa safely, saving a dozen kids in the process. But 24: Redemption, the movie prequel that aired in ...
USA
Television
Senate Democrats move to seat Burris
07.01.2009 20:00
reuters.com
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In an abrupt switch, Democratic leaders began talks on Wednesday to swear in Roland Burris, appointed by embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich to replace President-elect Barack Obama in the U.S. Senate.
World
State & Community
Objectivity, Inc. Posts Double-Digit Growth for First Half of FY09
07.01.2009 14:30
prweb.com
Database management company realized record revenues in second quarter (PRWeb Jan 6, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Objectivity/Database_Management/prweb1826324.htm
World
Government
Economics & Finance
Financial Newsletter Leader Gryphon Financial Indicates 'It Isn't too Late to Buy'
07.01.2009 20:18
prweb.com
Gryphon Financial delivers on its promise to provide actionable insights for all investors (PRWeb Jan 7, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Gryphon_Financial/Financial_Newsletter/prweb1830634.htm
World
Marketing
Troubled GM Foundation cuts funds from cultural institutions
07.01.2009 20:14
freep.com
A decision by the General Motors Foundation to sharply cut back on its multimillion-dollar sponsorship of metro Detroit's top cultural institutions puts Michigan's nonprofit community on notice that it stands to lose millions in philanthropic dollars as the auto industry fights for its life.
USA
Entertainment Industry
Dollar Rise On Negative Equity Markets
07.01.2009 20:12
actionforex.com
Overall, the dollar strengthened once more in the Asian session, advancing against most of the majors. The dollars strength is a reaction to the negative equity markets, as trade desks are again heading towards the safety of treasuries. Today, the calendar holds some top tier releases, so it is very...
World
E-commerce
Incidents
Road closed after man shot in leg
07.01.2009 04:02
bbc.co.uk
A road in the centre of Sheffield is closed after a man is shot in the leg during an incident.
World
Incidents
Action in Center of Kyiv. PHOTO
12.09.2008 08:11
mignews.com.ua
Yesterday in the evening a skirmish happened in the center of Kyiv on Shevchenko boulevard, 58 opposite shoe shop.
Ukraine
Crime
Hurricane Gustav Category 5 Storm
30.08.2008 14:22
nationalterroralert.com
Hurricane Gustav is rapidly growing into a monster Category 5 storm. ‘FEMA’ Federal Emergency Management Agency chief David Paulison told reporters several times at a briefing Saturday that the storm was strengthening into a Category 5 hurricane. FEMA officials said Bill Read, the director of the National Hurricane Center, interrupted an afternoon teleconference involving the agency, Gulf [...]
World
Terrorism
Technologies
CES 2009 Pre-Keynote Speech
07.01.2009 20:14
krunker.com
We’re inside waiting for the start of the pre-keynote speech to be delivered by Steve Ballmer of Microsoft. I should have guessed it. 3G service is super spotty in here. Blah.. hopefully I’ll be able to shoot off this posting. Most of the press is here in the house now. Funny – Boing Boing came by [...]Technorati Tags: CES 2009, Steve Ballmer, Pre-keynote Speech
World
Technologies
T-Mobile gets official with Shadow -- yep, just Shadow
07.01.2009 20:12
engadgetmobile.com
Filed under: Handsets, HTC, T-Mobile, Windows Mobile, GSM, EDGE T-Mobile doesn't seem too concerned about the fact that there already is a Shadow -- it's the very phone they're trying to replace here, actually -- but whatever, it's Windows Mobile, it's HTC, and it's finally here. The new model thankfully features WiFi and full support for T-Mobile's UMA-based HotSpot calling service, but spec-wise, it's kinda the same as the outgoing piece (which possibly explains the carried-over name). On-board you'll find a 2 megapixel cam with video capture, microSD support up to 8GB, spin wheel navigation, Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard (read: no touch), a QVGA display, and all the myFaves you can handle. It'll be available in Black Burgundy and White Mint in "the coming weeks."T-Mobile gets official with Shadow -- yep, just Shadow originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
World
Mobile Phones
Yahoo unveils partners for Web TV push
07.01.2009 20:01
reuters.com
Las Vegas (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc unveiled on Wednesday a list of partners to aid its push to bring the Internet and television together, hoping their joint effort will finally connect with consumers.
World
Internet
Science & Education
Obama, Spider-Man on the same comic-book page
07.01.2009 20:17
usatoday.com
In a growing world of Barack Obama collectibles, one item soon may be swinging above the rest. On Wednesday, Marvel Comics is ...
USA
Books & CD
Low blood oxygen on Everest offers treatment hope
07.01.2009 18:00
reuters.com
LONDON (Reuters) - A team of British doctors conducting experiments in the "Death Zone" of Mount Everest has recorded the lowest levels of blood oxygen in humans, far below those of critically ill patients.
World
Science & Education
Theory Ties Radio Signal to Universe’s First Stars
07.01.2009 16:05
nytimes.com
A mysterious radio static that seems to pervade the universe has astronomers theorizing as to its source.
World
Sciences
Hard & Soft
Multiseat Computer for 12 Users
07.01.2009 20:08
linuxtoday.com
<b>Multiseatfor12users:</b> This isn't a news story, but it looks so cool I ran it anyway.--ed.
World
Open Source Software
Ballmer sets loose Windows 7 public beta
07.01.2009 20:03
computerworld.com
Microsoft will release a public beta this week of its next desktop operating system, Windows 7, hoping it will address the problems that have made Windows Vista perhaps the least popular OS in its history.
World
Hard & Soft
Stock Photography - Sand SOS
07.01.2009 18:14
the3dstudio.com
Name: Sand SOSType: Stock PhotographyAuthor: jconejoPrice: $5.00File types: jpgSee complete details
World
Computer Design & Modelling
Health & Beauty
Test targets sport drugs cheats
07.01.2009 18:02
bbc.co.uk
Scientists find a way to identify a type of new drug which could be misused by athletes.
World
Health & Beauty
A set of weights, a pair of shoes, and wow
07.01.2009 16:19
usatoday.com
Exercising on a dime is a cakewalk. Diane Reuter lost 90 pounds just walking and cutting calories. "It didn't cost me anything ...
USA
Health & Beauty
Salmonella outbreak sickens 388 across U.S.: CDC
07.01.2009 16:00
reuters.com
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An outbreak of salmonella food poisoning has made 388 people sick across 42 states, sending 18 percent of them to the hospital, U.S. health officials said on Wednesday.
World
Health & Beauty
Culture & Arts
People's Choice Awards finds stars in a sharing mood
07.01.2009 20:17
usatoday.com
While the People's Choice Awards on Wednesday night recognized projects released in 2008, many stars shared their plans for 2009.
USA
Cinema, Video & DVD
RICHIE KOTZEN Records R&B/Soul Album
07.01.2009 20:13
bravewords.com
RICHIE KOTZEN has issued the following update: "Hey everyone! I hope your New Year is starting off great! I have been busy touring and recording in...
World
Rock Music
Boing Boing at the Consumer Electronics Show
07.01.2009 20:12
boingboing.net
This week, the Boing Boing Gadgets crew are embedded at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Alas, I am not. So I experience their joy, sadness, wonder, and cynicism via insightful, entertaining, dramatic, and action-packed blog posts about new laptops, gaming gear, TVs, digicams, wristradios, and, er, washing machines. Boing Boing Gadgets at CES...
World
Culture & Arts
Recreation & Entertainment
Online Dating Site Now 100 Percent Free Upon Ten Year Anniversary
07.01.2009 20:18
prweb.com
True Communication, Inc has announced that its online dating site, Metrodate.com ®, is now completely free. The singles site has also proudly reached its 10 year anniversary. (PRWeb Jan 7, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/online_dating_site/singles_site/prweb1826214.htm
World
Computers & Internet
People's Choice Awards finds stars in a sharing mood
07.01.2009 20:17
usatoday.com
While the People's Choice Awards on Wednesday night recognized projects released in 2008, many stars shared their plans for 2009.
USA
Recreation & Entertainment
F.E.A.R. 2 Videos: Engine Details, and Ugh
07.01.2009 20:13
shacknews.com
Real-time volumetric rendering, motion blur, and a number of technical updates are shown off in this F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin video. And after that, there's an ugh-inspiring holiday video from developer Monolith that we missed. I'm not sure which is more scary. F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin will ship for PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on February 10. [video]13514[/video] Click through for the ugh. [video]13513[/video] Shackvideo users can use the HD Stream.
World
Computer Games
Automotives
GM, Chrysler expand credit union loan, price deals to all 50 states
07.01.2009 14:17
freep.com
NEW YORK — Automakers General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC, along with a group of credit unions, said today that they are expanding to all 50 states programs that offer low-cost loans and special pricing incentives to credit union members.
USA
Autonews
Scion xB RS 6.0 announced with pricing
07.01.2009 14:16
worldcarfans.com
The unique, limited-production Scion xB RS 6.0 makes its public debut at Detroit. It goes on sale in February at just over US$1,700 over the standard xB.
World
Cars
DealerRater.com Helps Auto Dealers Turn User Reviews Into New Business
07.01.2009 08:23
prweb.com
With more than 60,000 dealership reviews, the reputation management Web site is changing the way car dealers build and maintain their reputation. Dealerships are sending customers to write reviews on third party Web sites. (PRWeb Jan 7, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1828424.htm
World
Autonews
Sports
Home Depot drops out as sponsor of U.S. Olympic team
07.01.2009 20:16
usatoday.com
Home Depot is ending its 16-year sponsorship of the U.S. Olympic team, bringing to a close a popular program that allowed athletes to receive full-time pay for working part-time at Home Depot stores.
USA
Olympic Games
Browns hire Mangini as head coach
07.01.2009 18:00
reuters.com
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Cleveland Browns named Eric Mangini as head coach Wednesday, just 10 days after he was fired by the New York Jets.
World
Sports
Georgia's Matthew Stafford enters draft, says he's 'fine' with Lions picking him
07.01.2009 16:17
freep.com
Story updated at 6:20 p.m. Matthew Stafford, a junior who set a school record with 25 touchdown passes this season, and Knowshon Moreno, only the second Georgia player to rush for more than 1,000 yards in consecutive seasons, said today they are leaving school to enter the NFL draft. "Trade up for them, if you're smart," coach Mark Richt said.
USA
Sports
Tourism
Reno airport lays off more employees, fears flight losses
07.01.2009 14:28
usatoday.com
Reno-Tahoe International Airport, where passenger traffic and the number of flights dropped dramatically in 2008, announced ...
USA
Tourism
GeoBeats Partners with MSN to Provide Authentic Travel Videos
07.01.2009 06:13
prweb.com
GeoBeats' High-Quality Online Travel Videos to Be Incorporated on MSN Travel and MSN Video (PRWeb Jan 7, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1804674.htm
USA
Tourism
Where will Britain go on its holidays?
07.01.2009 06:03
bbc.co.uk
January is traditionally when millions of Britons book their summer holidays, but with the pound weak where will they be going?
World
Tourism
Blogs
MATT HELMS: A virtual way to safer driving
07.01.2009 12:25
freep.com
Wayne State University researchers are using a new driving simulator to study ways to counter fatigue, distraction and age-related deterioration of skills.
USA
Blogs
Israeli blogs back Gaza operation
06.01.2009 12:03
bbc.co.uk
Israeli bloggers are in general agreement in backing the Israeli armed forces' offensive in the Gaza Strip.
World
Blogs
Three Wise Men's Parade
05.01.2009 10:13
spainforvisitors.com
Most Spaniards continue to resist the invasion of Father Christmas or Santa Claus, preferring to have their Christmas gifts brought by the Reyes Magos, the Three Wise Men: Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar. Their processions are held on the eve (January 5th) of Epiphany (January 6th) in towns and cities throughout the country (oddly, they are a rare opportunity for political rivals to cooperate - the Magi are generally "played" by local politicians, one from each of the leading parties). The parades are led by floats representing more earthly concerns like telephony operators or department stores, then come the Reyes Magos (complete with camels), flinging sweets to the crowds of small children which line the route. The gifts the Magi bring later that night will be opened the next day, the last (twelfth) day of Christmas, this being Father Christmas's only real strong point in Spain - the children have little time to enjoy their presents before school resumes the following day, so in many households these are divided into two lots, one brought by Santa Claus, the other by the Three Wise Men.
Spain
Recreation, Tourism
Advertisements
International Real Estate: For Sale in Mexico
07.01.2009 00:06
nytimes.com
A four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath house with a garden in the Corpus Christi neighborhood of Cozumel.
World
Real Estate
Atheists launch bus ad campaign
06.01.2009 10:04
bbc.co.uk
An atheist advertising campaign with the message "There's probably no God" launches on buses across Britain.
World
Advertisements
EUR 100K discount on luxury Costa flats
17.11.2008 04:14
propertyinspain.net
Spain's latest all-luxury resort has spacious key ready apartments discounted by EUR 100K as the developer makes a timely "Dash for Cash". PropertyInSpain.Net has the best choice and prices.
Spain
Real Estate
Weather Forecast
Sea freezes over in Arctic snap
07.01.2009 12:08
bbc.co.uk
Sub-zero temperatures freeze a stretch of sea off Dorset for the first time in decades.
World
Weather Forecast
Flooding threatens Northwest, icy mix snarls Northeast traffic
07.01.2009 10:36
usatoday.com
The nation was getting blasted with extreme weather on both coasts Wednesday, with heavy rainfall, flooding and the threat of ...
USA
Weather Forecast
AccuWeather.com 2008-2009 Winter Forecast
05.12.2008 08:14
accuweather.com
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. ...
World
Weather Forecast
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