Obama takes on GOP, pitches small-business lending – Seattle Times
February 3, 2010
Obama takes on GOP, pitches small-business lending – Seattle Times
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Obama takes on GOP, pitches small-business lending
Seattle Times President Obama hit the road again Tuesday to promote the new job-creation program he described as his No. 1 priority, but he refused to… By PETER BAKER PABLO MARTINEZ MONSIVAIS / AP President Obama listens to a question Tuesday at a stop in Nashua, … Obama takes jobs pitch to NH New US bank plan offers lending incentive -Geithner The I's Have It: Obama Hits 45 I's in Nashua, NH |
Democrats Change Health-Care Tack – Wall Street Journal
 Reuters |
Democrats Change Health-Care Tack
Wall Street Journal With their sweeping health-care bill on hold, House Democrats plan to revive a sliver of the legislation as soon as next week that would repeal an antitrust exemption for insurance companies. … Rangel: Lawmakers Writing Compromise Health Bill Colorado Democratic delegation in dilemma on how to proceed on health care Stalking, texting bills alive |
Md. stands to gain despite Obama budget cuts – Baltimore Sun
February 2, 2010
Md. stands to gain despite Obama budget cuts – Baltimore Sun
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Md. stands to gain despite Obama budget cuts
Baltimore Sun WASHINGTON — – President Barack Obama wants to end the nation's troubled program to return astronauts to the moon, but NASA officials indicated Monday that any change was unlikely to mean cutbacks at the Goddard … NASA funding plan takes a broader view Dark Cloud Over NASA Budget Has Silver Lining Private spaceflight goes public |
China to Sanction US Companies That Sell Arms to Taiwan – Voice of America
 The Hindu |
China to Sanction US Companies That Sell Arms to Taiwan
Voice of America The Chinese government indicated Tuesday it is still angry over a nearly $6.5 billion US arms sale to Taiwan that was announced in Washington Friday. Photo: AP China has warned of serious repercussions for relations with the United States after the … China may sanction arms-selling US companies with multifold options Boeing says too early to speculate on China sanctions China's threat to sanction US firms in arms sale could backfire |
Cloudy with light snow later in the day and evening – Times Herald-Record
 Ukrainian News Agency |
Cloudy with light snow later in the day and evening
Times Herald-Record Expect a cloudy Tuesday. A chance of light snow this afternoon. Highs in the lower 30s. Light and variable winds…becoming south around 5 mph this afternoon. Chance of snow 40 percent. Tonight: Light snow likely. Snow accumulation around an inch. … TODAY'S WEATHER: Groundhog sees his shadow Fog early; cloudy, high of 37 later today, NWS predicts Highs in the 30s expected |
Obama’s Home State Holds First Primary Election of 2010 – ABC News
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Obama's Home State Holds First Primary Election of 2010
ABC News Illinois is holding the first-in-the-nation 2010 primary elections today, testing whether the voter unrest which helped elect Republican Scott Brown in Massachusetts reaches all the way to President Obama's home state. … Dems, Republicans look to mix up Ill. delegation Nation's 1st primary sets stage for Ill. showdown Republicans, Democrats target Obama Senate seat |
French court to open probe into Concorde crash – MSNBC
February 2, 2010
French court to open probe into Concorde crash – MSNBC
PARIS – Ten years after an Air France Concorde crashed, killing 113 people and foreshadowing the end of the jet that embodied elegance at supersonic speed, a French court on Tuesday begins probing an elusive question: Who was to blame? The trial in Pontoise, north of Paris, could last four months as
Judge denies ex-lover’s claim to Nina Wang fortune – San Francisco Chronicle
A feng shui adviser who had an affair with Asia’s richest businesswoman before she died lost his bid for her multibillion-dollar estate Tuesday when a Hong Kong court deemed his will a forgery. The legal battle over the late Nina Wang’s fortune has fascinated Hong Kong with its often-bizarre stories
Man who spent 3 months in Tokyo airport to leave – Houston Chronicle
NARITA, Japan — A Chinese activist who has spent more than three months living inside Tokyo’s international airport said Tuesday that Chinese officials have given him permission to return home. Feng Zhenghu has been camping out at Narita International Airport since early November to protest China
Lance Armstrong to race in Criterium International – Findlaw.com
PARIS (AP) – Lance Armstrong will take on world road cycling champion Cadel Evans and Olympic gold medalist Samuel Sanchez in next month’s Criterium International in Corsica. Armstrong’s Team Radioshack, Evans’ BMC Racing Team and Sanchez’s Euskaltel-Euskadi are among the top Pro Tour teams
Obama’s Budget Pushes Clean Technologies, Cuts Fossil Fuel Incentives – New York Times
February 1, 2010
Obama’s Budget Pushes Clean Technologies, Cuts Fossil Fuel Incentives – New York Times
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Obama's Budget Pushes Clean Technologies, Cuts Fossil Fuel Incentives
New York Times President Obama's $3.834 trillion budget, to be released today, proposes to inject billions more dollars in clean energy research while slashing federal fossil fuel subsidies, according to White House officials. … Deficit predicted to shrink slightly over next 10 years Analysts View: 2010 budget deficit to hit new record Obama Unveils $3.83T Budget With Massive Deficits |
Obama’s 2011 Budget Kills Any Hopes of NASA Returning to the Moon by 2020 – DailyTech
 DailyTech |
Obama's 2011 Budget Kills Any Hopes of NASA Returning to the Moon by 2020
DailyTech Last week, DailyTech reported that the Obama administration was thinking long and hard about going with some of the recommendations of the Augustine Panel with regards to funding NASA. Two of the recommendations that the administration was reported to … Obama's $3.83 trillion budget hits twofold in Houston Obama to scrap funding for Nasa's American moon base mission Barack Obama to drop Nasa moon mission in budget cutbacks |
China attacks US ‘Cold War’ mentality over Taiwan arms sales – Telegraph.co.uk
 The Guardian |
China attacks US 'Cold War' mentality over Taiwan arms sales
Telegraph.co.uk China has accused the United States of 'rude and unreasonable Cold War thinking' over its decision to sell £4 billion worth of arms to Taiwan. By Peter Foster in Beijing The rhetoric in a series of venemous editorials in the government-controlled media … Chinese media accuses US of 'cold war thinking' over Taiwan arms deal Arms Deal Cools US-China Ties China fumes at latest US arms sales to Taiwan |
Obama to End NASA Constellation Program – FOXNews
January 29, 2010
Obama to End NASA Constellation Program – FOXNews
 Aljazeera.net |
Obama to End NASA Constellation Program
FOXNews On the eve of the fullest moon of the year, NASA scientists were told they won't be able to visit any longer. In his new budget, President Obama plans to eliminate the space program's manned moon missions. Apollo 12 Commander Charles Conrad Jr. … White House killing NASA's moon mission, reports say Rebel Engineers Sit With NASA to Chart Future of Manned Space Battle brewing over Obama's NASA plan |
Community Bankers to Obama on TARP: Thanks, but no Thanks – ABC News
 CBS News |
Community Bankers to Obama on TARP: Thanks, but no Thanks
ABC News New York — A key element of President Obama's efforts to create new jobs for the American economy is a proposal to redirect $30 billion in Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) funds to community banks, which would then lend the money to … The I's Have It: Obama Uses 'I' 43 Times in Baltimore How Obama's Hiring Tax Credit Could Work — And Why It Might Not Obama unveils $33 billion tax credit to boost jobs |
Bin Laden condemns US for climate change – UPI.com
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Bin Laden condemns US for climate change
UPI.com DOHA, Qatar, Jan. 29 (UPI) — Al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden condemned the United States and other nations, saying Friday in a new audio tape they are responsible for global warming. Bin Laden criticized former President George W. Bush for rejecting … Brand X Files: Osama Bin Laden goes 'green.' Soros warns gold is 'ultimate … Bin Laden blasts US for climate change, calls for boycott of US goods Osama bin Laden lends unwelcome support in the fight against climate change |
Randy E. Barnett: Obama Owes the High Court an Apology – Wall Street Journal
 Boston Globe |
Randy E. Barnett: Obama Owes the High Court an Apology
Wall Street Journal "Last week, the Supreme Court reversed a century of law to open the floodgates for special interests—including foreign corporations—to spend without limit in our elections. Well I don't think American elections should be bankrolled … Justice Alito's State of the Union Dissent Alito openly disagrees with president's criticism of court Alito takes offense to public scolding |
Obama’s State of the Union address takes a harder tone – Washington Post
January 27, 2010
Obama’s State of the Union address takes a harder tone – Washington Post
 Globe and Mail |
Obama's State of the Union address takes a harder tone
Washington Post In his first State of the Union address, President Barack Obama says the bank bailout was unpopular but necessary to stop the meltdown of the nation's financial system. (Jan. 27) By Eli Saslow At 9:06 pm Wednesday, President Obama entered the House … Obama speech emphasizes jobs, and the job he's done Obama in State of Union: 'I've never been more hopeful' Ambition and reality |
Afghanistan summit: Why is the US backing talks with the Taliban? – Christian Science Monitor
 ABC News |
Afghanistan summit: Why is the US backing talks with the Taliban?
Christian Science Monitor Heading into this week's summit of Afghan allies in London, the top US general in Afghanistan said he supported President Hamid Karzai's plan to reach out to the Taliban. US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton shakes hands with Afghan President … 'Job offers' for Taliban on agenda Afghanistan: Brown supports offer of Taliban talks Taliban Pay-for-Peace Plan Will Be Put in Motion in London |
‘People’s History’ author Howard Zinn dead at 89 – CNN
January 27, 2010
‘People’s History’ author Howard Zinn dead at 89 – CNN
 China Daily |
'People's History' author Howard Zinn dead at 89
CNN (CNN) — Noted author and social activist Howard Zinn died of a heart attack Wednesday while traveling, his daughter, Myla Kabat-Zinn, said. Zinn, author of "A People's History of the United States," was 89. Kabat-Zinn said her father, … Howard Zinn, historian who challenged status quo, dies at 87 Alternative US historian Zinn dies Howard Zinn, Historian and Activist, Dies at 87 |
ACORN foe tweeted about planned sting of Sen. Landrieu’s office – Washington Post
 Times Online |
ACORN foe tweeted about planned sting of Sen. Landrieu's office
Washington Post James O'Keefe, left, and Stan Dai, are accused of aiding two men in the alleged phone tampering scheme and face up to 10 years in prison. (Patrick Semansky/Associated Press) By Carol D. Leonnig On New Year's Eve, conservative activist James O'Keefe … Lawyer Denies Suspect Sought to Tamper With Landrieu's Phones Activism Links Landrieu Suspects Conservatives distance themselves from arrested activist |
Obama’s State of the Union address takes a harder tone – Washington Post
Globe and Mail |
Obama's State of the Union address takes a harder tone
Washington Post In his first State of the Union address, President Barack Obama says the bank bailout was unpopular but necessary to stop the meltdown of the nation's financial system. (Jan. 27) By Eli Saslow At 9:06 pm Wednesday, President Obama entered the House … Obama speech emphasizes jobs, and the job he's done Obama in State of Union: 'I've never been more hopeful' Ambition and reality |
Apple now allowing iPhone apps to make VoIP calls over 3G networks – Apple Insider
 Globe and Mail |
Apple now allowing iPhone apps to make VoIP calls over 3G networks
Apple Insider In an update to its iPhone SDK, Apple is now permitting apps to make VoIP calls over 3G wireless networks, an option that was once only available over a WiFi connection. According to a press release issued Wednesday by iCall, … The iPad Threat to PCs Rumor roundup scorecard: The iPad edition For Media Industry, a Mixed Bag in iPad |
Lines and Tempers as Haitians Queue for Cash – New York Times
January 26, 2010
Lines and Tempers as Haitians Queue for Cash – New York Times
 Globe and Mail |
Lines and Tempers as Haitians Queue for Cash
New York Times A customer pleaded with security guards outside a local money transfer office in Port-au-Prince on Monday. More Photos > By DAMIEN CAVE PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Thousands of Haitians lined up at money transfer offices here on Tuesday, crowding windows … Haitian Community Outside Port-au-Prince Must Decide Whether to Rebuild UN Faces Mobs at Food-Aid Sites Man pulled from rubble two weeks after quake |
Sri Lanka president takes early lead in election – BBC News
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Sri Lanka president takes early lead in election
BBC News Early results in Sir Lanka's first election since Tamil Tiger rebels were defeated after 25 years of civil war put the president in the lead. According to early counts, President Mahinda Rajapaksa has won over 60% of the popular vote. … Sri Lankan president leads in early results Sri Lankans vote in first peacetime presidential election in nearly 3 decades Rajapaksa ahead in Sri Lanka vote |
Obama will reset his agenda in State of the Union speech – Washington Post
January 26, 2010
Obama will reset his agenda in State of the Union speech – Washington Post
 New York Daily News |
Obama will reset his agenda in State of the Union speech
Washington Post When President Obama appears before Congress and the nation on Wednesday night to deliver his State of the Union speech, his goals will be to reset his agenda, assure his demoralized party that he has not given … Mass. in mind for State of Union Obama Seeks Partial Three-Year Spending Freeze Obama To Freeze Salaries Of Top US Government Officials |
Report: Apple seeks books pricing plan for tablet – CNET
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Report: Apple seeks books pricing plan for tablet
CNET Apple is in secret last-minute negotiations with book publishers over a new e-books pricing scheme for Apple's highly anticipated tablet computer, putting it in direct competition with Amazon, according to a report in the Wall Street … Apple tablet buzz mounts as Steve Jobs plans unveiling Apple's Tablet: App Makers Target Business Use Apple wants to price tablet hardcover bestsellers $13-$15 – WSJ |
Hillary Clinton will be in London for State of the Union – Washington Post
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Hillary Clinton will be in London for State of the Union
Washington Post Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton got a pass last week from President Obama to skip Wednesday night's State of the Union speech. (We had heard she begged to be excused, but apparently it didn't come to that. … Aid Distribution Improves As Clinton Defends US Haiti Leadership Clinton lashes out at critics on Haiti US Boosts Troops in Haiti as Clinton Defends Military's Role |
Must Have Cookbook This Christmas
January 24, 2010
Must Have Cookbook This Christmas
Must have addition to a cookbook shelf : Formally the domain of eccentric celebrities, now polititions, business men such as Richard Branson, and mainstream health professionals are recognising the benefits of eating less meat for both optimal health and the environment.
It’s getting to the stage where you’ll soon be branded a food fascist or culinary racist if you can’t provide a delicious and innovative healthy vegan dish at your restaurant.
The chance of a vegan guest at your Christmas celebration or dinner party is now greater than at any time in history – there has been a massive surge in interest in vegan diets and swanky new vegan restaurants such as Saf in London have helped to destroy preconceptions about limitations on cooking with plant foods.
If you are thinking “where do I start” then this cookbook is the book for you. If your friends are frightened by cooking without meat then this is the cookbook for them.
If you you are short of a Christmas Present for someone this cookbook may bring a sigh of relief to someone with a hole on their kitchen shelf.
Pesticides in your peaches
Pesticides in your peaches: Tribune and USDA studies find pesticides, some in excess of EPA rules, in the fragrant fruit — chicagotribune.com:
Yet more evidence supporting the logic in extra costs of Organic produce
Preliminary 2008 U.S. Department of Agriculture tests obtained by the Chicago Tribune show that more than 50 pesticide compounds showed up on domestic and imported peaches headed for U.S. stores. Five of the compounds exceeded the limits set by the Environmental Protection Agency, and six of the pesticide compounds present are not approved for use on peaches in the United States.
These are the types of findings that have landed peaches on one environmental group’s “Dirty Dozen” list — 12 fruits and vegetables that retain the highest levels of pesticide residues — and give many consumers pause as they shop grocery aisles. It seems that peaches’ delicate constitutions, fuzzy skins and susceptibility to mold and pests cause them to both need and retain pesticides at impressive rates.
Although some pesticides in peaches were found at levels well below EPA tolerances, some scientists and activists remain concerned about even low-level exposure, especially to pregnant women and children. They point to studies, for example, that show cognitive impairment after dietary exposure to chlorpyfiros, a pesticide that showed up in 17 percent of conventional peaches tested by the USDA.
