Embattled Gov. Paterson denies rumors he’ll resign; says only way he’d leave … – New York Daily News
February 9, 2010
Embattled Gov. Paterson denies rumors he’ll resign; says only way he’d leave … – New York Daily News
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Embattled Gov. Paterson denies rumors he'll resign; says only way he'd leave …
New York Daily News Gov. Paterson holds a press conference Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2009 to tell voters he has no plans to resign. ALBANY – It's the ballot box or a pine box. Gov. Paterson doesn't plan on leaving office any other … Paterson: I'm not resigning Furious gov: I've been sexploited Paterson Shoots Down 'Outrageous' Rumors, Vows to Stay in Office |
Bush billboard on I-35: “Miss me yet?” – Minneapolis Star Tribune
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Bush billboard on I-35: "Miss me yet?"
Minneapolis Star Tribune These days, Failin' Bailin' Palin and Crazy Shelley Bachmann fulfill any cravings I may have for political pathos, silliness and hilarity. … read more So far, the two of them are almost doing as well as good old … Miss Me Yet Billboard: Bush Sign Taunts Obama Bush billboard on I-35: 'Miss me yet?' Ex-Prez Bush Billboard Near WI Border |
Gmail, Too, Seeks to Rival Facebook – Wall Street Journal
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Gmail, Too, Seeks to Rival Facebook
Wall Street Journal Google Inc. is taking a swipe at Facebook Inc. and Twitter Inc. with a new feature that makes it easier for users of Gmail to view media and status updates shared online by their friends. Google could announce the new Gmail … Google Brings Buzz Social Networking to Gmail, Mobile Google Buzz takes the fight to Facebook Google Tackles Social Networking with 'Buzz' |
Rep. Dicks Top Contender for Defense Appropriations Seat Held by Murtha – FOXNews
February 9, 2010
Rep. Dicks Top Contender for Defense Appropriations Seat Held by Murtha – FOXNews
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Rep. Dicks Top Contender for Defense Appropriations Seat Held by Murtha
FOXNews Monday's death of Rep. John Murtha leaves vacant one of the most coveted and powerful positions in the House of Representatives — chairman of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee — a seat that will likely go to Rep. … Murtha's death sets stage for competitive race Medical Alerts: Murtha's Death a Surgical Mistake & Broken-Heart Syndrome John Murtha, defense appropriations chair, dies |
Miss Me Yet Billboard: Bush Sign Taunts Obama – Right Pundits
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Miss Me Yet Billboard: Bush Sign Taunts Obama
Right Pundits By MCCAIN Here is the George Bush “Miss Me Yet” billboard that is causing an internet sensation. See the picture here, learn who made it, and tell us if your Barack Obama hangover is enough to wish the last president back into office. … Bush billboard on I-35: 'Miss me yet?' Ex-Prez Bush Billboard Near WI Border Best Sign Evah: "Miss Me Yet?" |
Gmail, Too, Seeks to Rival Facebook – Wall Street Journal
Reuters |
Gmail, Too, Seeks to Rival Facebook
Wall Street Journal Google Inc. is taking a swipe at Facebook Inc. and Twitter Inc. with a new feature that makes it easier for users of Gmail to view media and status updates shared online by their friends. Google could announce the new Gmail … Google Brings Buzz Social Networking to Gmail, Mobile Google Buzz takes the fight to Facebook Google Tackles Social Networking with 'Buzz' |
US to Push for ‘Significant Regime of Sanctions’ Against Iran, Obama Says – FOXNews
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US to Push for 'Significant Regime of Sanctions' Against Iran, Obama Says
FOXNews President Obama said Tuesday that he's "bent over backwards" to engage Iran in "constructive" dialogue and the US will push in the United Nations to sanction the country, which has begun enriching uranium to levels capable of making an atomic bomb. … Iran uranium enrichment course 'not acceptable,' Obama says Barack Obama prepares for fresh sanctions over Tehran 'bomb' plan Iran Is Said to Begin Nuclear Enrichment |
Gmail, Too, Seeks to Rival Facebook – Wall Street Journal
February 9, 2010
Gmail, Too, Seeks to Rival Facebook – Wall Street Journal
Reuters |
Gmail, Too, Seeks to Rival Facebook
Wall Street Journal Google Inc. is taking a swipe at Facebook Inc. and Twitter Inc. with a new feature that makes it easier for users of Gmail to view media and status updates shared online by their friends. Google could announce the new Gmail … Google Brings Buzz Social Networking to Gmail, Mobile Google Buzz takes the fight to Facebook Google Tackles Social Networking with 'Buzz' |
Nancy Kerrigan’s father’s death ruled a homicide – USA Today
 E! Online (blog) |
Nancy Kerrigan's father's death ruled a homicide
USA Today The Massachusetts state medical examiner concluded today that ice skating star Nancy Kerrigan's dad, Daniel Kerrigan, 70, died of a heart attack as a result of a fight with son Mark Kerrigan, following an argument in their home on Jan. 24. … Death of Kerrigan's father is ruled a homicide Death of Kerrigan's father ruled a homicide Death of Kerrigan's father is ruled a homicide |
Obama to End NASA Constellation Program – FOXNews
January 29, 2010
Obama to End NASA Constellation Program – FOXNews
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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 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 |
Ten Martin Luther King Jr. quotes – Christian Science Monitor
January 18, 2010
Ten Martin Luther King Jr. quotes – Christian Science Monitor
 The Star-Ledger – NJ.com (blog) |
Ten Martin Luther King Jr. quotes
Christian Science Monitor On the federal holiday, the Monitor remembers 12 Martin Luther King Jr. quotes and his 'I have a dream' speech. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in this 1966 file photo. Martin Luther King Jr. quotes on love, justice, and human purpose changed the way … Americans reflect on MLK's legacy Obama joins honors for slain civil rights leader Detroit school holds its first Tribute March |
Apple to hold product event on January 27 – Macworld
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Apple to hold product event on January 27
Macworld The days of Apple tablet rumor-mongering may soon be coming to an end—Apple confirmed that it will hold an invitation-only event in San Francisco on Wednesday, January 27 to introduce its “latest creation.” The invitation to the January 27 event, … Apple announces Jan. 27 event; could it be the tablet PC? Apple sets Jan. 27 event to show 'our next creation' Apple confirms Jan. 27 media event to show off 'latest creation' |
Making Sense of the Golden Globes – Atlantic Online
 Globe and Mail |
Making Sense of the Golden Globes
Atlantic Online Golden Globe weekend in Hollywood commences the awards season, so the stars, dresses, publicists and paparazzi come out Friday night and stay out until Sunday afternoon, by which time the nominees and presenters are either sitting in their chairs or … 67th Annual Golden Globes Live Blog! King of the Globes: Cameron's Avatar Takes Golden Globe Glory OnMedia: Ricky Gervais earns a solid B as a host |
Judge rules parts of lawsuit by families of 2 Va. Tech victims can move forward – Baltimore Sun
January 12, 2010
Judge rules parts of lawsuit by families of 2 Va. Tech victims can move forward – Baltimore Sun
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Key parts of a $10 million lawsuit filed by the families of two students slain in the mass shootings at Virginia Tech can go forward, a judge in Virginia ruled Tuesday. Visiting Circuit Court Judge William Alexander said the families of Julia Pryde and Erin Peterson alleged
Google to end China censorship after breach – MSNBC
SAN FRANCISCO – Google will stop censoring its search results in China and may pull out of the country completely after discovering that computer hackers had tricked human rights activists into opening their e-mail accounts to outsiders. The change-of-heart announced Tuesday heralds a major shift
Many Casualties Expected in Haiti Earthquake – FOX News
Many casualties expected after strong earthquake struck Haiti. PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — The largest earthquake ever recorded in the area rocked Haiti on Tuesday, collapsing a hospital where people screamed for help and damaging other buildings. An aid official described “total disaster and chaos
2 militants killed in 22-hour-long gunbattle in India-controlled Kashmir – Xinhua
January 7, 2010
2 militants killed in 22-hour-long gunbattle in India-controlled Kashmir – Xinhua
 Boston Globe |
2 militants killed in 22-hour-long gunbattle in India-controlled Kashmir
Xinhua NEW DELHI, Jan. 7 (Xinhua) — Indian security forces Thursday killed two militants, allegedly belonging to the Pakistani terror outfit Lashker-e-Toiba, who were holed up in a hotel in the Indian-controlled Kashmir's capital city Srinagar, … 2 Militants Killed After 22-Hour Standoff in India Kashmir Two Militants Die in Kashmir Battle Indian troops storm Kashmir hotel |
CES: Ballmer shows off Windows 7 slate PCs, but he’s coy about Courier – Computerworld
 Telegraph.co.uk |
CES: Ballmer shows off Windows 7 slate PCs, but he's coy about Courier
Computerworld Computerworld – Microsoft Corp.'s Courier tablet computer failed to make a rumored appearance at CEO Steve Ballmer's keynote speech at CES last night. Instead, Ballmer showed off three tablet computers running the touch-enabled Windows 7. … Microsoft and HP show off 'slate' PC Microsoft's Ballmer keeps audience in the dark HP throws his hat in the tablet-computer ring |
Mich. Takes Invasive Carp Battle to Supreme Court – New York Times
December 22, 2009
Mich. Takes Invasive Carp Battle to Supreme Court – New York Times
 MiamiHerald.com |
Mich. Takes Invasive Carp Battle to Supreme Court
New York Times Michigan has taken its fight against invasive Asian carp to the US Supreme Court, suing Illinois to force the closure of Chicago-area waterways that provide the fish a pathway to the Great Lakes. A blog about energy, … Fight to keep Asian carp out of Great Lakes reaches Supreme Court Cox suit aims to shut waterways Asian carp: Michigan asks Supreme Court to shut 2 corridors to Great Lakes |
Obama names Howard Schmidt as cybersecurity coordinator – Washington Post
 CNET News |
Obama names Howard Schmidt as cybersecurity coordinator
Washington Post Seven months after President Obama vowed to "personally select" an adviser to orchestrate the government's strategy for protecting computer systems, the White House on Tuesday tapped a former Bush administration … Obama Names Schmidt, Former Bush Aide, to Cyber Post Obama picks Schmidt as cyber-security chief Howard Schmidt: What They Say |
Egypt says no steel Gaza wall despite Hamas fears – Reuters
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Egypt says no steel Gaza wall despite Hamas fears
Reuters CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt confirmed on Tuesday it is engaged in construction along its border with Gaza but said it is not building what some reports have said is a steel wall to block cross-border smuggling. Hamas and other militant groups have called … Inner cabinet gives 'green light' for continuing talks with Hamas Israel and Hamas Move Toward Prisoner Swap Israel-Hamas deal on Gilad Shalit won't include an end to Gaza blockade |
Florida’s Crist loses support of 2 key GOP congressmen – MiamiHerald.com
 Palm Beach Post |
Florida's Crist loses support of 2 key GOP congressmen
MiamiHerald.com WASHINGTON — Miami Republican Reps. Lincoln and Mario Diaz-Balart have pulled their endorsement of Gov. Charlie Crist for the US Senate, dealing his campaign a significant blow in South Florida. Lincoln Diaz-Balart in a phone interview … Florida US Senate Candidates Discuss Cuba Crist Loses Endorsements…"He Knows Why" What Marco Rubio Should Do |
AP IMPACT: Framed for child porn — by a PC virus – Boston Globe
November 9, 2009
AP IMPACT: Framed for child porn — by a PC virus – Boston Globe
Of all the sinister things that Internet viruses do, this might be the worst: They can make you an unsuspecting collector of child pornography. Heinous pictures and videos can be deposited on computers by viruses — the malicious programs better known for swiping your credit card numbers. In this
Evans scores 23 points to help Kings top Warrirs – The Gaea Times
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Rookie Tyreke Evans scored 18 of his 23 points in the second quarter and Sacramento beat Golden State 120-107 to win back-to-back games for the first time in nearly a year. Evans was coming off his best game of the year, scoring a career-high 32 points and getting seven
Kobe drops 28 on Hornets in Lakers’ fifth straight win – USA Today
Bryant scored all but two of his points before halftime, repeatedly capitalizing down low with ease against Devin Brown ’s (FSY) defense. Los Angeles opened a 27-point lead in the third quarter and coasted to a 6-1 start. Chris Paul (FSY) had 15 points and nine assists for the Hornets, who made
HBO’s ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ coming to basic cable’s TV Guide Network and TV Land – The Gaea Times
NEW YORK — TV Land and TV Guide Network say they are jointly acquiring basic cable rights to air “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” the HBO comedy series produced by and starring “Seinfeld” co-creator Larry David. “Curb Your Enthusiasm” will come to TV Guide Network starting next February. TV
