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US jobless figures better than feared
3 September 2010, 9:34 am (Made popular 5.1 hours ago)About 54,000 jobs lost, far fewer than the 100,000 expected, easing fears of a second US recessionFears that the world's largest economy is spiralling back into recession eased today as US unemploymen...
Twitter Surpasses 145 Million Registered Users
3 September 2010, 11:44 am (Made popular 5 hours ago)Buried in last night’s update on skyrocketing mobile usage, Twitter CEO Evan Williams revealed that the company now has more than 145 million registered users.The last time Twitter went on the r...
Plane crashes near Dubai airport
3 September 2010, 4:18 pm (Made popular 5 hours ago)Aircraft for US delivery company UPS crashes during emergency landing attempt, killing both crew members.
Quake Hits New Zealand's South Island
3 September 2010, 1:59 pm (Made popular 5.1 hours ago)A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake rocked much of New Zealand's South Island, hitting 19 miles west of Christchurch city. No injuries have been reported yet.
Live streaming video use jumps about 650 percent
3 September 2010, 2:24 pm (Made popular 5.1 hours ago)The Internet is continuing its march into TV’s backyard, this time taking charge at live TV broadcasting as use of live streaming sites exploded in 2010, according to data from comScore. Time sp...
‘Significant damage’ in New Zealand quake
3 September 2010, 4:42 pm (Made popular 5.1 hours ago)At least two people were seriously injured in a major earthquake that caused extensive damage early Saturday in Christchurch, New Zealand, hospital officials said.
7.4 Earthquake Hits New Zealand
3 September 2010, 5:10 pm (Made popular 5.1 hours ago)A major earthquake hit west of Christchurch early Saturday morning, causing no immediate reports of casualties but widespread damage, authorities said.
T.I. and Tiny -- His and Hers Mug Shots
3 September 2010, 1:53 pm (Made popular 9 minutes ago)Filed under: T.I., Celebrity Justice TMZ has obtained the mug shots taken by T.I. and his wife Tameka "Tiny" Cottle -- right after they were arrested on the Sunset S...
Powerful 7.4 quake hits New Zealand
3 September 2010, 1:39 pm (Made popular 5 hours ago)A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake has rocked much of New Zealand's South Island. No immediate tsunami alert has been issued and no injuries ...
The Politics of 9.6% Unemployment
3 September 2010, 2:46 pm (Made popular 1 minutes ago)Columnist Mary Anastasia O'Grady breaks down the August jobs report and the implications for November elections. Editorial Writer Anne Jolis in London discusses a new development in the disturbing Cli...
Quake of 7.0 Hits New Zealand
3 September 2010, 3:01 pm (Made popular 4 minutes ago)A major earthquake hit west of the city early Saturday morning, causing no immediate reports of casualties but widespread damage, authorities said.
This Week's Best Apps [Apps]
3 September 2010, 6:20 pm (Made popular 11 minutes ago)In this week's rockin' and rollin' round up: Shazam, improved; Spidey's webs, slung; photographs, bubble-ified; restaurant waits, crowdsourced; space, explored; to do lists, beautified; iPad music mak...
Google Settles Buzz Privacy Lawsuit for $8.5 Million
3 September 2010, 7:07 pm (Made popular 2 minutes ago)Google has agreed to pay a hefty sum to make a class action lawsuit concerning Google Buzz disappear — $8.5 million, to be exact.The lawsuit dates back to February, when lawyers filed a class ac...
Masoli wins appeal, eligible to play for Ole Miss
3 September 2010, 5:06 pm (Made popular 5.1 hours ago)OXFORD, Miss. (AP) It turns out Mississippi quarterback Jeremiah Masoli can now play for the Rebels immediately.
Roethlisberger's suspension reduced to four games
3 September 2010, 9:03 pm (Made popular 3 minutes ago)Roger Goodell decided Friday that the Steelers quarterback met the league's behavioral standards and reduced the sanction to four games.
German court rules against YouTube over copyright
3 September 2010, 1:54 pm (Made popular 6 minutes ago)A German court ruled Friday that Google Inc.'s subsidiary YouTube LLC must pay compensation after users uploaded several videos of performances by singer Sarah Brightman in violation of copyright laws...
Once you see it.....
3 September 2010, 12:52 pm (Made popular 5 hours ago)submitted by asskickingjedi [link] [6 comments]...
Google faces Texas AG inquiry, settles privacy suit
3 September 2010, 7:57 pm (Made popular 7 minutes ago)SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc said on Friday it was the target of an investigation by the Texas Attorney General's office into the fairness of its search engine rankings.
Google faces Texas AG inquiry and settles privacy suit
3 September 2010, 6:57 pm (Made popular 5 minutes ago)SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc said on Friday it was the target of an investigation by the Texas Attorney General's office into the fairness of its search engine rankings.
Powerful 7.4 quake hits New Zealand's South Island
3 September 2010, 1:36 pm (Made popular 2 minutes ago)A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake has rocked much of New Zealand's South Island. No immediate tsunami alert has been issued and no injuries have been reported.
Ping Surpasses 1 Million Users
3 September 2010, 8:20 pm (Made popular 3 minutes ago)In less than two days, Apple’s Ping music social network has surpassed the 1 million user milestone.Apple introduced Ping as the centerpiece of iTunes 10 at its music event earlier this week. I...
HOW TO: Score the Best Fashion Deals on the Social Web
3 September 2010, 3:09 pm (Made popular 1 minutes ago)Mollie Vandor is the Product Manager for Ranker.com and Media Director for Girls in Tech LA. You can find her on Twitter and on her blog, where she writes about the web, the world…...
Ne-Yo on T.I.: 'He makes a lot of poor decisions'
3 September 2010, 1:30 pm (Made popular 5.1 hours ago)Ne-Yo says T.I. has had many chances and it's time he gets his act together.
Google faces Texas AG inquiry, settles privacy suit (Reuters)
3 September 2010, 8:01 pm (Made popular 6 minutes ago)Reuters - Google Inc said on Friday it was the target of an investigation by the Texas Attorney General's office into the fairness of its search engine rankings.
Remote control
3 September 2010, 6:21 am (Made popular 12 minutes ago)How the tech savvy help victims cope in a crisis via the web...
Fox: Kara DioGuardi departs 'American Idol'
3 September 2010, 8:34 pm (Made popular 6 minutes ago)Kara DioGuardi is officially out at "American Idol."...
Social Media Grammar: The “Checkin” Conundrum
3 September 2010, 1:35 pm (Made popular 5.1 hours ago)Alanna Francis is a SEO Specialist and Grammar Enthusiast at the website design company Blue Fountain Media, where she specializes in e-commerce marketing. She writes for the company’s web desig...
Roethlisberger Suspension Cut To Four Games By NFL
3 September 2010, 1:35 pm (Made popular 5 hours ago)The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback was suspended in April for violating the league's personal conduct policy, after being accused of sexually assaulting a Georgia college student.
Facebook Search Now Displaying Top “Liked” Stories from Across the Web
3 September 2010, 5:00 pm (Made popular 3 minutes ago)In today’s world of real-time status updates, search is evolving to account for the social nature of the web. Facebook is pushing forward in this direction with on-site search functionality that...
Taxpayers likely to face initial loss on GM IPO: sources
3 September 2010, 6:58 pm (Made popular 11 minutes ago)NEW YORK/DETROIT (Reuters) - The U.S. government is likely to take a loss on General Motors Co in the first offering of the automaker's stock, six people familiar with preparations for the landmark IP...
Official: 4 Miami airport concourses evacuated
3 September 2010, 1:54 am (Made popular 11.7 hours ago)A spokesman for Miami International Airport says four of its six concourses have been evacuated as a police bomb squad investigates a report of a suspicious item.
Movie Trailer: Hobo With a Shotgun
3 September 2010, 3:19 am (Made popular 6 minutes ago)Add another title to the ever-growing list of meta-films, this one being possibly the most ridiculous of all. It's odd enough that the fake trailer for Machete was made into a movie, but that project...
4 Miami airport concourses evacuated
3 September 2010, 2:24 am (Made popular 11.7 hours ago)A spokesman for Miami International Airport says four of its six concourses have been evacuated as a police bomb squad investigates a report of a suspicious item.
Stocks extend September rally after jobs report
3 September 2010, 2:07 pm (Made popular 12 minutes ago)NEW YORK — Stocks are on pace to break a three-week losing streak after an encouraging employment report lifted hopes about the pace of economic growth.
Ariz. governor says she was wrong about beheadings
3 September 2010, 6:20 pm (Made popular 5 minutes ago)Gov. Jan Brewer rose to national fame defending the state's immigration law and warning of rising violence along the U.S.-Mexico border, including a claim that headless bodies turning up in the Arizon...
BP Gulf of Mexico oil spill costs hit $8 billion
3 September 2010, 2:32 am (Made popular 11.7 hours ago)LONDON (Reuters) - BP Plc said on Friday the cost of dealing with its oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico had risen to $8 billion and that it was two weeks away from sealing the well for good.
Duke Nukem Forever confirmed
3 September 2010, 12:43 pm (Made popular 11 minutes ago)Duke Nukem Forever has just been confirmed at PAX.
Payrolls fall less than expected in August
3 September 2010, 8:46 am (Made popular 7.7 hours ago)WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. employment fell for a third straight month in August, but the decline was far less than expected and private payrolls growth surprised on the upside, easing pressure on the...
Fox: Kara DioGuardi departs 'American Idol' (AP)
3 September 2010, 9:25 pm (Made popular 7 minutes ago)AP - Kara DioGuardi is following Ellen DeGeneres and Simon Cowell out the door at "American Idol."...
Epic D'oh
3 September 2010, 3:14 pm (Made popular 12 minutes ago)NRSC, in high dudgeon, says Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) has lost touch voters in the Evergreen State. Only the Evergreen State is Washington and he's from Oregon. #pacnorthwestgeolocationalfail... Wash...
Review: mTrip iPhone app uses augmented reality
3 September 2010, 10:48 am (Made popular 5.3 hours ago)The new iPhone application mTrip is a travel guide and then some: It uses the latest in smart phone technology to make it easier to stay on track in a foreign locale.
Gates visits U.S. forces in southern Afghanistan
3 September 2010, 3:25 am (Made popular 11.7 hours ago)As the last of 30,000 U.S. reinforcements arrive in Afghanistan, Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Friday got a firsthand look at operations ...
Obama says to address new economic ideas next week (Reuters)
3 September 2010, 12:40 pm (Made popular 5.1 hours ago)Reuters - President Barack Obama will outline new measures next week to boost the U.S. economy after August data on Friday showed again that jobs -- the central issue in November elections -- were bei...
Hurricane Weakens as It Hits the Coast
3 September 2010, 9:56 am (Made popular 8.1 hours ago)Hurricane Earl unleashed severe rain squalls and wind gusts even as it weakened on its way up the coast Friday.
7.2 magnitude quake hits New Zealand
3 September 2010, 6:02 pm (Made popular 1.1 hours ago)submitted by cavuta [link] [comment]...
Gates visits US forces in southern Afghanistan (AP)
3 September 2010, 2:00 am (Made popular 12.1 hours ago)AP - As the last of 30,000 U.S. reinforcements arrive in Afghanistan, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Friday got a firsthand look at operations in the dangerous south where Afghan and internati...
Indonesian volcano spews new burst of ash
3 September 2010, 10:27 am (Made popular 10.1 hours ago)An Indonesian volcano that was quiet for four centuries shot a new, powerful burst of hot ash more than 10,000 feet (three kilometers) in the ...
Taxpayers likely to face initial loss on GM IPO: sources (Reuters)
3 September 2010, 6:58 pm (Made popular 11 minutes ago)Reuters - The U.S. government is likely to take a loss on General Motors Co in the first offering of the automaker's stock, six people familiar with preparations for the landmark IPO said.
Powerful 7.4 quake hits New Zealand's South Island (AP)
3 September 2010, 3:52 pm (Made popular 5.1 hours ago)AP - A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck much of New Zealand's South Island early Saturday. No tsunami alert was issued and there were no reports of injuries, but looters broke into some damage...
Why God Did Not Create the Universe
3 September 2010, 7:40 pm (Made popular 4 minutes ago)There is a sound scientific explanation for the making of our world—no gods required. An excerpt from the new book by Stephen Hawking and Leonard Mlodinow.
Official: 4 Miami airport concourses evacuated (AP)
3 September 2010, 2:07 am (Made popular 12.1 hours ago)AP - A spokesman for Miami International Airport says four of its six concourses have been evacuated as a police bomb squad investigates a report of a suspicious item.
Goldcorp to Buy Andean
3 September 2010, 2:33 pm (Made popular 0 minutes ago)Canadian miner Goldcorp said it had reached a deal to buy Andean Resources in a deal that values the gold company at around $3.42 billion.
7.0 quake strikes near Christchurch, New Zealand
3 September 2010, 6:11 pm (Made popular 5 minutes ago)An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 has struck near New Zealand, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
BP Says Spill Costs Have Hit $8 Billion
3 September 2010, 7:41 am (Made popular 10.1 hours ago)BP said it has spent around $8 billion in response to the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and expects to resume its relief-well drilling shortly.
Drug shootout with army kills 25 in Mexico
3 September 2010, 12:01 am (Made popular 16.7 hours ago)MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - At least 25 suspected drug gang members were killed in an army raid in rural northeastern Mexico on Thursday, the army said in a press release.
Strong 7.4 quake hits New Zealand near Christchurch
3 September 2010, 12:57 pm (Made popular 5 hours ago)WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A strong earthquake of 7.4 magnitude hit New Zealand, just 4 miles southeast of Christchurch, in the middle of the night local time, the U.S. Geological Survey said Friday.
Please delete
3 September 2010, 3:51 am (Made popular 5.1 hours ago)The internet has become too important for governments to ignoreGOVERNMENTS are increasingly finding ways to enforce their laws in the digital realm. The most prominent is China’s “great fi...
UPS 747 cargo plane crashes in Dubai
3 September 2010, 1:31 pm (Made popular 0 minutes ago)A UPS 747 cargo plane with two crew aboard crashed in Dubai shortly after takeoff Friday, the company said.
Plane crashes on Dubai highway, causes fires:TV
3 September 2010, 12:29 pm (Made popular 3 hours ago)submitted by OrangePlus [link] [comment]...
BP Gulf of Mexico oil spill costs hit $8 billion (Reuters)
3 September 2010, 2:32 am (Made popular 11.7 hours ago)Reuters - BP Plc said on Friday the cost of dealing with its oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico had risen to $8 billion and that it was two weeks away from sealing the well for good.
Japan approves new Iran sanctions
3 September 2010, 3:18 am (Made popular 11.7 hours ago)Tokyo imposes restrictions on Iranian business interests over Tehran's disputed nuclear programme.
Strong quake strikes near Christchurch, New Zealand
3 September 2010, 2:27 pm (Made popular 4 minutes ago)An earthquake that struck New Zealand on Saturday caused "a lot of damage," though there are no reports of serious injuries or major damage, an emergency official said.
'Crocodile Dundee' to return to US amid tax fray (AP)
3 September 2010, 6:20 am (Made popular 11.3 hours ago)AP - Actor Paul Hogan, star of the "Crocodile Dundee" movie trilogy, has been cleared to return home to the United States after he was barred last month from leaving Australia because of a disputed ta...
Goldcorp to Buy Andean Resources
3 September 2010, 11:21 am (Made popular 5.1 hours ago)Goldcorp said it had reached a deal to buy Andean Resources in a deal that values the gold company at around $3.42 billion.
Roethlisberger suspension reduced to 4 games (AP)
3 September 2010, 11:50 am (Made popular 4 hours ago)AP - Ben Roethlisberger's suspension has been cut from six games to four by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. The Pittsburgh Steelers' star quarterback met with Goodell early Friday and was told he coul...
Mexico: Soldiers kill 25 in gunbattle near border
3 September 2010, 12:22 am (Made popular 14.7 hours ago)Soldiers killed 25 suspected cartel members Thursday in a raid and gunbattle in a Mexican state near the U.S. border that has seen a surge in ...
FBI: 6 accused in forced labor of 400 Thai workers
3 September 2010, 5:02 am (Made popular 15.7 hours ago)FBI says 6 accused in forced labor of 400 Thai workers is largest human-trafficking case in US. Six recruiters were accused Thursday of luring 400 laborers from Thailand to the United States and forci...
Mexico: Soldiers kill 25 in gunbattle near border (AP)
3 September 2010, 1:27 am (Made popular 16.7 hours ago)AP - Soldiers killed 25 suspected cartel members Thursday in a raid and gunbattle in a Mexican state near the U.S. border that has seen a surge in drug gang violence, the military said.
U.S. and Israel spying behind BlackBerry woe: Dubai police
3 September 2010, 10:30 am (Made popular 5.3 hours ago)DUBAI (Reuters) - Concerns over Israeli access to BlackBerry data, and the use of the device by the United States to spy on the United Arab Emirates are behind the Gulf state's moves to curb the smart...
UPS cargo plane crashes near Dubai airport (AP)
3 September 2010, 2:52 pm (Made popular 7.7 hours ago)AP - A UPS cargo plane with two crew members on board crashed shortly after takeoff Friday outside Dubai, officials said.
God did not create the universe, says Hawking
3 September 2010, 7:27 am (Made popular 42 minutes ago)submitted by harismurali [link] [comment]...
No sign of oil after Gulf platform fire: Coast Guard
3 September 2010, 4:45 am (Made popular 14.7 hours ago)NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - An oil and gas platform operated by Mariner Energy burst into flames in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday, but the crew of 13 escaped and there were no signs of an oil spill, the...
Stranded actor Paul Hogan in Australia tax deal
3 September 2010, 2:22 am (Made popular 11.7 hours ago)SYDNEY (Reuters) - Actor Paul Hogan, star of the "Crocodile Dundee" movies, has struck a deal with Australia's tax office which will allow him to return home to his family in Los Angeles, his lawyer s...
Twitter: 300,000 apps, but none of them matter
3 September 2010, 3:17 pm (Made popular 10 minutes ago)Twitter CEO Ev Williams posted a blog entry Thursday with an update on the microblogging service’s usage, which continues to grow sharply. More interesting than the numbers, though, was the mess...
German court rules against YouTube over copyright (AP)
3 September 2010, 1:54 pm (Made popular 60 minutes ago)AP - A German court ruled Friday that Google Inc.'s subsidiary YouTube LLC must pay compensation after users uploaded several videos of performances by singer Sarah Brightman in violation of copyright...
U.S. payrolls fall less than expected in August
3 September 2010, 10:01 am (Made popular 7.1 hours ago)WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. employment fell for a third straight month in August, but the drop was far less than expected and private hiring surprised on the upside, easing pressure on the Federal Res...
Obama says to address new economic ideas next week
3 September 2010, 12:46 pm (Made popular 0 minutes ago)WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will outline new measures next week to boost the U.S. economy after August data on Friday showed again that jobs -- the central issue in November election...
Ne-Yo on T.I.: 'He makes a lot of poor decisions' (AP)
3 September 2010, 1:07 pm (Made popular 5.1 hours ago)AP - Ne-Yo says T.I. has had many chances — and it's time he gets his act together.
Special Report: Outgunned FDA tries to get tough with drug ads
3 September 2010, 8:15 am (Made popular 4.1 hours ago)SILVER SPRING, Maryland (Reuters) - It wasn't what you would call a casual get-together.
Strong quake hits New Zealand near Christchurch
3 September 2010, 12:52 pm (Made popular 14 minutes ago)WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A strong earthquake of 7.4 magnitude hit New Zealand, just 4 miles south-southeast of Christchurch, in the middle of the night local time, the U.S. Geological Survey said Friday...
Miami airport reopens after evacuation
3 September 2010, 6:57 am (Made popular 10.1 hours ago)Four of the six concourses were emptied and roadways closed after a screener spotted something suspicious in a checked bag.A passenger was detained and four of Miami International Airport's six concou...
Dubai police chief calls BlackBerry a spy tool (AP)
3 September 2010, 6:40 am (Made popular 7.1 hours ago)AP - Dubai's police chief says worries about spying by the U.S., Israel and others helped push plans to limit BlackBerry services in the United Arab Emirates.
Brooks & Dunn end 20-year career at Nashville show (AP)
3 September 2010, 10:45 am (Made popular 8.1 hours ago)AP - The first song Brooks & Dunn ever sang together has become their last.
OddWorlds Strangers Wrath coming to ps3?
3 September 2010, 8:57 am (Made popular 4.1 hours ago)submitted by Scannn [link] [1 comment]...
BP says failed blowout preventer off Gulf well
3 September 2010, 10:18 pm (Made popular 7 minutes ago)HOUSTON (Reuters) - BP Plc removed a failed blowout preventer from atop its ruptured Gulf of Mexico oil well on Friday afternoon, a company spokesman said.
Ne-Yo says T.I. makes a lot of poor decisions (AP)
3 September 2010, 11:27 am (Made popular 4 hours ago)AP - Ne-Yo says T.I. has had many chances — and it's time he gets his act together.
Irish crowd pelt Gun N' Roses after lengthy wait
3 September 2010, 8:45 am (Made popular 13.7 hours ago)...
US Unemployment Rate Rises
3 September 2010, 10:27 am (Made popular 5.7 hours ago)Labor Department report says jobless rate rose one-tenth of a percent to hit 9.6 percent...
Middle East peace 'in a year'
2 September 2010, 7:56 pmIsraeli and Palestinian leaders begin framework talks on a peace deal which could encompass borders, Jerusalem, Jewish settlements and securityThe Israeli and Palestinian leaders, Binyamin Netanyahu a...
Twitter Mobile Usage Skyrocketed With “Official” Apps [STATS]
2 September 2010, 9:10 pmSince Twitter acquired Tweetie and rolled out an official iPhone client, the company has focused more and more on improving the mobile experience across all smartphone platforms.Twitter CEO Ev William...
God did NOT create the Universe, says Stephen Hawking
2 September 2010, 6:30 amThe universe was not created by God, scientist Stephen Hawking has said in his new book. Professor Hawking believes the laws of physics were behind the Big Bang instead, in a challenge to traditional...
Pakistan trio dropped from tour
2 September 2010, 6:32 amSalman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir, who are under investigation for spot-fixing, to miss rest of tourThe three Pakistan cricket players under investigation for spot-fixing will play no furth...
Beatrice Capra
2 September 2010, 5:34 pmBUZZ: Beatrice Capra is this year's Melanie Oudin! (This is good, because Melanie's already crapped out of the Open.) Read More ›...
Soldiers Kill 25 in Mexico Gunbattle
2 September 2010, 10:10 pmMexico’s military says 25 suspects have been shot dead by soldiers in a gunbattle near the U.S. border.
HOW TO: Track Hurricane Earl Online
2 September 2010, 8:13 pmHurricane Earl is expected to wreak some havoc on the East Coast this Labor Day weekend. According to the the National Hurricane Center, Earl is expected “pass near the North Carolina outer banks to...
Double Rainbow Guy Sells Out !
2 September 2010, 12:46 pmsubmitted by TahsinTekin [link] [2 comments]...
No sign of oil after Gulf platform fire: Coast Guard
2 September 2010, 5:44 pmNEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - An oil and gas platform operated by Mariner Energy burst into flames in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday, but the U.S. Coast Guard said the crew of 13 escaped and there were no s...
Open Thread
2 September 2010, 11:30 pmNot ironically, this "completely honest job interview" from The Second City Network is...not safe for work. Open thread below...
Niemi signs with Sharks
2 September 2010, 7:49 pmFormer Hawk Niemi gets 1-year, $2 million dealSharks general manager Doug Wilson has a pretty vivid memory of Antti Niemi from last season's Western Conference finals.
China digs for ways to stymie BHP's Potash Corp bid
2 September 2010, 12:19 amMELBOURNE/HONG KONG (Reuters) - China is stepping up attempts to hamper BHP Billiton's $39 billion hostile offer for Potash Corp, amid worries about future supplies of fertilizer it needs to rapidly b...
Higher education
2 September 2010, 8:14 amGalloping inflation in American college feesFOR decades, college fees have risen faster than Americans’ ability to pay them. Median household income has grown by a factor of 6.5 in the past 40 y...
Arizona governor stumbles during debate
2 September 2010, 7:39 pmGov. Jan Brewer suffers through an embarrassing pause...
Back to school sales get an A
2 September 2010, 10:33 amRetailers reported surprisingly strong August same-store sales as many consumers braved scorching summer temperatures to bag juicy discounts on school-related products.
Hurricane Earl IV
2 September 2010, 8:08 pmXeni posted a great NASA image of the 2010 Hurricane Earl earlier this afternoon, which got me hunting around for some information on Hurricane Earls past. After all, this is not the first Earl. There...
Dell's enterprise challenge remains after 3Par
2 September 2010, 6:28 pmDell Inc. doesn't have to start over in its quest to become a significant purveyor of technology for businesses after losing a multibillion dollar bidding contest for an obscure data-storage maker.
Mexican Soldiers Kill 25 In Gunbattle Near Border
2 September 2010, 9:57 pmTroops were patrolling in the town of General Trevino around noon when they came under fire from a ranch allegedly controlled by the Zetas drug gang, according to a military spokesman who was not auth...
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