Russia’s Gazprom says it will reduce natural gas supplies to Europe through Ukraine – Los Angeles Times
January 5, 2009
Russia’s Gazprom says it will reduce natural gas supplies to Europe through Ukraine – Los Angeles Times
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s Gazprom says it will cut the amount of gas it ships to Europe through Ukraine to make up for what it says Ukraine has stolen in recent days from pipelines crossing its territory. The reduction of 65.3 million cubic meters, or about 20 percent of daily supply, was announced
People of Gaza, You Got What You Voted For – Stop Complaining – Canada Free Press
Palestinians in Gaza voted for Hamas, and now they are getting exactly what they voted for: A terrorist regime, provoking war with Israel, suicide bombers, shortages of food and medicine, socialism, poverty, and no hope for peace. They knew what Hamas represented when they voted for it. They are now
People of Gaza, You Got What You Voted For – Stop Complaining – Canada Free Press
January 5, 2009
People of Gaza, You Got What You Voted For – Stop Complaining – Canada Free Press
Palestinians in Gaza voted for Hamas, and now they are getting exactly what they voted for: A terrorist regime, provoking war with Israel, suicide bombers, shortages of food and medicine, socialism, poverty, and no hope for peace. They knew what Hamas represented when they voted for it. They are now
Richardson, Blagojevich Complicate Obama’s Attempts for a Smooth Transition – US News and World Report
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, his nominee for commerce secretary, withdrew his name from consideration Sunday, citing a federal investigation into possible financial improprieties involving his state administration and a political donor. Richardson, in a prepared statement, argued that he did
Minnesota Supreme Court Rules Against Coleman – New York Times Blogs
Closing another door on Norm Coleman’s bid to wrest the lead in the Minnesota Senate recount from Al Franken, the state Supreme Court on Monday rejected the Coleman campaign’s petition to count several hundred additional absentee ballots. After this weekend’s tally of mistakenly rejected
How professors can save students money
January 5, 2009
How professors can save students money
Two deadlines for ordering textbooks each year have the potential of saving students a lot of money when they are respected by professors.
Pete Eisentrager, assistant director of UMKC Bookstores, reminded the UMKC Faculty Senate about the April 1 and Oct.
Conservatory says hello to break with ‘Albert Herring’
With Thanksgiving break fast approaching, UMKC Conservatory opera students were far from relaxed.
The Conservatory started the break with a wonderful production of Benjamin Britten’s “Albert Herring.” This comic opera in three acts showcase a wide variety of UMKC talent in an elaborate tale of a small English village in 1900.
Why can’t they go flatting?More than 11,500 people
January 5, 2009
Why can’t they go flatting?
More than 11,500 people live alone in state houses with two or more bedrooms.
At the same time there are 502 people living in garages, campgrounds, cars, caravans or on the streets while waiting for a state house including 117 children under five years old.
Why on earth cant these single people in state houses be made to have flatmates like everyone else?
Barack Obama: Congratulations!
January 5, 2009
Barack Obama: Congratulations!
Barack Obama: Congratulations! Congratulations to Barack Obama, his family his millions of supporters, the United states of America and the rest of the world. Now the real hard work begins trying to undo the mess that George Bush and his administration have left the world in.
Flyin High! Eagles upset top-ranked UNC – Sports Network
January 5, 2009
Flyin High! Eagles upset top-ranked UNC – Sports Network Flyin High! Eagles upset top-ranked UNC
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Chapel Hill, NC (Sports Network) – Tyrese Rice scored 25 points, and added eight assists and five rebounds, as Boston College upended top-ranked North Carolina, 85-78, dealing the Tar Heels their first loss in the ACC opener for both schools.
Eagles Pull Upset Of No. 1 Tar Heels
Tyrese Rice leads upset of Tar Heels
SEC Must ‘Defend Its Existence’ After Madoff Lapses – Bloomberg SEC Must ‘Defend Its Existence’ After Madoff Lapses
ABC News
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By David Scheer and Ian Katz Jan. 5 (Bloomberg) — The US Securities and Exchange Commission may come under fire from lawmakers today for failing to quash Bernard Madoff’s alleged $50 billion Ponzi scheme after an investor alerted the agency to the …
Video: Congress to Hold Hearing on Madoff Scandal
Macworld Expo Preview – PC World Macworld Expo Preview
Sydney Morning Herald
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With less than a week before Macworld Expo, we gather together a roundtable of Macworld editors–Philip Michaels, Jason Snell, Jim Galbraith, Dan Moren, and yours truly–to discuss the import of a Steve-less keynote presentation and Apple's departure …
Five (possible) reasons why Jobs will not be at Macworld
Apple's condition linked to Steve Jobs' health
Freescale Chases $199 Netbook With New Processor – PC World Freescale Chases $199 Netbook With New Processor
CNET News
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Freescale on Monday is expected to announce a new processor for netbooks that may challenge chip maker Intel on price in the low-cost computing space.
Freescale Takes on Intel in Netbooks
Freescale chip aims at 1GHz, sub-$200 Netbook
