Road to recovery: Retail sales rise in February – New York Daily News
March 12, 2010
Road to recovery: Retail sales rise in February – New York Daily News
Retail sales posted a surprising increase in February as consumers did not let major snowstorms stop them from storming the malls. The advance, the biggest since November, provided hope that the recovery from the Great Recession is gaining momentum. The Commerce Department said Friday that retail
CF nears Terra takeover as Yara drops out – Sioux City Journal
SIOUX CITY — Yara International dropped out of the bidding for Terra Industries Friday, clearing the way for CF Industries to complete a hostile takeover of its Sioux City-based nitrogen fertilizer rival. “Terra would be a perfect fit to Yara and attractive at our proposed valuation but we will not
Third suicide bomb hits Lahore, Pakistan – Worcester Telegram & Gazette
The reports said rescue workers have been dispatched to the scene and that casualties were feared. It would be the third time this week that Lahore has been hit by a bomb attack. The attacks have shattered a period of relative calm in Pakistan, which has been battling al-Qaida and Taliban militants
India and Russia Sign Development Pacts – New York Times
March 12, 2010
India and Russia Sign Development Pacts – New York Times
 Novinite.com |
India and Russia Sign Development Pacts
New York Times NEW DELHI — India and Russia signed a series of agreements on nuclear, space and military issues on Friday after a visit by Prime Minister Vladimir V. Putin of Russia. The agreements pave the way to build at least a dozen more Russian … Russia and India sign major military deals Russia, India May Join Forces to Explore the Moon, Putin Says Russia signs India nuclear deal |
Health end game hinges on House, Senate trust – msnbc.com
 CBS News |
Health end game hinges on House, Senate trust
msnbc.com For the next few weeks, Obama-brand "hope" may be taking a back seat to "trust." President Barack Obama's decision on Friday to delay an overseas trip came after reports that an impartial Senate umpire is likely to … Obama delays Asia trip to focus on health care Health care timeline still unclear Democrats pare differences over health overhaul |
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Curlers in San Jose, California managed to get NFL football player Vernon Davis out onto the curling ice earlier this month, and in any other year, the story would have run in local media only. Perhaps with a photo.
We know this because various celebs have tried curling in the past couple of years… and we’ve promoted their experience, right here at The Curling News. Us, and local media where the experience took place.
However, with Vancouver 2010 less than three months away this story has exploded in this viral media universe, complete with video and multiple still pics.
Example: between 9:00am and 9:30am eastern time this morning, no less than 45 media outlets had posted the story online, and the counter was still running.
May we suggest more of these kinds of promotional efforts, from now until Games time. The recipe is simple: grab celeb; apply to ice; write and film.
Rinse and repeat.
Did you miss The Curling News Blog? This may be our first post since last Thursday, but there’s been lots to follow on our Twitter feed. Such as:
• Rizzo beats Kleibrink for 11K; McEwen wins on a measure
• Glenn Howard, Mike Harris and “Buttons” open The Dominion Curling Club Championship tonight
• When will they curl on Vancouver’s super-cool new/old city rink?
• Wayne Middaugh would like to set the record straight:
• Canada loses to Japan at Vancouver wheelchair curling exhibition
• You can follow the Olympic Torch journey online
• No tolls on Team Gushue highway
• 30K raised in little Carmen
• Kevin Martin moves into top spot on Tour money list
• The Daceys are off to Chelyabinsk, Russia
• Vernon, BC gets a Grand Slam
• TSN HD channel available free during Olympic Trials
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Accusations of political extortion hit California gubernatorial race – MiamiHerald.com
February 2, 2010
Accusations of political extortion hit California gubernatorial race – MiamiHerald.com
 Modesto Bee |
Accusations of political extortion hit California gubernatorial race
MiamiHerald.com The so-far snooze-inducing GOP gubernatorial primary race heated up Monday, with charges of political extortion leveled at one candidate and questions of mental stability raised about the other. … Foes spend big to gun for Brown Bullying Complaint in California Primary Whitman leads spending race in Calif. gov campaign |
Md. stands to gain despite Obama budget cuts – Baltimore Sun
 CBC.ca |
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 |
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
 CBC.ca |
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
 CBC.ca |
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 |
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
 CBC.ca |
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
 Telegraph.co.uk |
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
 MiamiHerald.com |
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 |
Bulgarian Withdraws EU Candidacy Amid Pressure – Wall Street Journal
January 19, 2010
Bulgarian Withdraws EU Candidacy Amid Pressure – Wall Street Journal
 AFP |
Bulgarian Withdraws EU Candidacy Amid Pressure
Wall Street Journal BRUSSELS—The European Union's commissioner-designate for humanitarian aid, Rumiana Jeleva, resigned Tuesday amid pressure from the European Parliament over business dealings in her native Bulgaria and her husband's alleged ties to … Under-fire EU Commission nominee stands down Bulgaria's embattled Brussels nominee bows out Boost for EU Commission |
Are Democrats Headed for Defeat as Massachusetts Voters Head to Polls? – ABC News
 The Guardian |
Are Democrats Headed for Defeat as Massachusetts Voters Head to Polls?
ABC News On the eve of President Obama's one-year anniversary in office, voters in a key blue state are headed to the polls in what could be a game-changing election for Democrats and Republicans. Political strategists discuss what … Fewer see Obama advancing racial ties Obama agenda: State of the Union set Obama Sets Jan. 27 State of Union Speech Amid Jobless Concerns |
LocalGov. Paterson proposes record $134 billion state budget with major … – New York Daily News
 New York Daily News |
LocalGov. Paterson proposes record $134 billion state budget with major …
New York Daily News ALBANY – Gov. Paterson proposed a slash-and-burn but still record $134 billion state budget Tuesday that dramatically cuts school and health care spending while also including $1 billion in new taxes and fees. … Budget ax falls on New York Aid cuts, tax hikes in Paterson budget plan Paterson to Propose Aid Cuts |
Apple Announces Mystery Launch Event – InformationWeek
 Reuters |
Apple Announces Mystery Launch Event
InformationWeek Apple plans to hold a Jan. 27 event in San Francisco to launch a new product, or perhaps service. The company ended weeks of speculation that it would hold such an event when it sent out invitations to the media on Monday. … Apple Tablet: Content Will Be Key Apple Tablet Will Need to Trigger IPhone-Like Frenzy Apple's tablet announcement: games could be a focus, music unlikely |
‘Freak’ Heli-Skiing Accident Kills Woman in Colorado – FOXNews
January 18, 2010
‘Freak’ Heli-Skiing Accident Kills Woman in Colorado – FOXNews
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'Freak' Heli-Skiing Accident Kills Woman in Colorado
FOXNews TELLURIDE, Colo. — A heli-skiing accident has killed a woman who fell into a creek and apparently drowned when her helmet got stuck between two rocks. Fifty-year-old Mary Scott King, of Huntington Beach, Calif., was heli-skiing with a guide in the … Calif. woman killed in Colo. heli-skiing accident SoCal snowboarder drowns in Colo. creek Skier gets head stuck in stream, drowns |
SCENARIOS-Ukrainian PM faces old foe in runoff election – Reuters
 The Guardian |
SCENARIOS-Ukrainian PM faces old foe in runoff election
Reuters KIEV, Jan 18 (Reuters) – Ukrainian opposition leader Viktor Yanukovich and Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko will face each other in a presidential runoff on Feb. 7 and official results from Sunday's first round point to a close … Ukraine presidential race revives bitter rivalry Viktor Yanukovich wins first round of Ukraine election And then there were two |
Taliban militants open fire in Kabul – BBC News
 The Hindu |
Taliban militants open fire in Kabul
BBC News Suspected Taliban militants have launched an attack in the Afghan capital Kabul, setting off explosions and sparking a gun battle. The fighting erupted near the Serena Hotel and presidential palace, although Afghan President Hamid Karzai says security … Taliban attacks Afghan capital Teams of Militants Launch Bold Attack in Central Kabul US Envoy Says Taliban Attack on Kabul 'Not Surprising' |
‘High hopes and deferred dreams’ for black Americans – Washington Post
 Brisbane Times |
'High hopes and deferred dreams' for black Americans
Washington Post Adapted from A Day Late and A Dollar Short: High Hopes and Deferred Dreams in Obama's 'Post-racial' America, published this month by John Wiley and Sons. What does Barack Obama mean to black America? … Half the Americans discontented with Obama Fewer think Obama advanced race relations US poll: fewer see Obama advancing racial ties |
