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April 24, 2008 Hot Trends

ABC News: Wesley Snipes Gets 3 Years for Tax Evasion

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:00:25 PDT
Action Star Wesley Snipes Sentenced to 3 Years in Jail for Tax Fraud

Slack off at Work — Safe!

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:13:45 PDT
Slack off at Work — Safe! Here’s an amazing website-slash-service I just randomly found Googling myself…. workFRIENDLY.net! What is it? Well it looks a lot like a search engine but what it does it a lot cooler. Just enter in the URL of a site you want to visit and workFRIENDLY masks it into looking like a MS Word document! Now you can read your favorite websites while at work with reduced chance of getting caught by the boss. There is even a “boss” button to quickly switch out the content. Ch

Golf Guide 2008: Northwest golf still strong, bucks national trends - Seattle Post Intelligencer


Golf Guide 2008: Northwest golf still strong, bucks national trends
Seattle Post Intelligencer - 18 hours ago
By JEFF SHELLEY About this time last year, we reported on the doom and gloom infecting the golf industry. Not much has changed. Over the past two years, ...


Wall Street rises after drop in jobless claims, Ford results

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:09:48 PDT
The Dow Jones industrial rose more than 80 points as investors focused on the Labor Department data showing weekly unemployment claims dropped and word that Ford had a $100 million profit in the first quarter. The news allowed investors to look past the Commerce Department's report that new home sales fell in March to the lowest level in more than

Sick Of Trends? You Should Be (BrandWeek)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:07:38 PDT
Any marketer worth his salt these days recognizes the need to spot trends. This isn't news. Trends (the important ones, anyway) have the power to sway consumer attitudes.

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Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:07:51 PDT
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More on Homo floresiensis bipedalism and a bit on Homo floresiensis dental work

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:53:28 PDT
A week ago, I shared with you news of Bill Jungers’ conclusions on how the morphology of the Homo floresiensis foot affected its locomotion. Science has dedicated a short two page ditty on this topic and you may wanna check it out for a more authoritative take on it. In other related Homo floresiensis news, John Hawks was contacted by Peter Brown who wanted to share his response to the claims that the LB1 specimen showed signs of recent dental work. I didn’t share this news, which first reall

Sam's Club, citing recent trends on "demand," limits rice purchases (Home News Tribune)

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:40:52 PDT
Sam's Club, the membership warehouse division of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., is limiting how much rice customers can buy because of what it calls "recent supply and demand trends," the company said Wednesday.


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Current News for April 24, 2008

Sam's Club and Costco to limit the amount of rice you buy.

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:31:19 PDT
BENTONVILLE, Ark. - The two biggest U.S. warehouse retail chains are limiting how much rice customers can buy because of what Sam’s Club, a division of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., called on Wednesday “recent supply and demand trends.”

CNN Article: Humans Nearly Extinct 70,000 Years Ago

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:07:33 PDT
I just happened across an interesting CNN article that says that genetic studies have revealed that humans were nearly extinct some 70,000 years ago. Following a drought, numbers dwindled to an estimated 2,000 beings. You can read the entire article at CNN.com.

Disturbing Developments

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:06:32 PDT
With all of the interest and attention to the Democratic primaries, it is possible to imagine that various serious problems around the world are ameliorating. We see headlines about food inflation and oil prices are hitting record highs on a daily basis, but Iraq, despite the recent upsurge in violence (which is what tends to happen when religious militias are disarmed) recedes from the headlines, and developments in Iran disappear from the news. Nonetheless, Iran is not sitting still waiting

Biggest stock moves linked to company news, Fed: Goldman Sachs (Market Watch)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:08:29 PDT
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) - The biggest one-day moves in stock and bond markets over the past six months stemmed from Federal Reserve actions and company-specific news, says a new analysis by Goldman Sachs.

Japan government report said:fiber over ADSL broadband user

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:37:37 PDT
April 22, Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Friday (4 / 18) released early January this year, the survey in 2007 annual report of trends in the use of communication networks. Content that by the end of 07 throughout Japan for the first time the use of domestic fiber over DSL,

News Corp allegedly hired hacker to 'sabotage competition' - InfoWorld


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News Corp allegedly hired hacker to 'sabotage competition'
InfoWorld, CA - 1 hour ago
Media network Dish is suing News Corp. for $900 million for lost revenue and costs resulting from pirated smart cards By Carrie-Ann Skinner, PC Advisor News ...
Man denies hacking into News Corps rival guardian.co.uk
Top hacker claims News Corp hired him NEWS.com.au
Hacker testifies News Corp unit hired him Reuters
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SaveXP.ca featured on CBC Newsworld - IT World Canada Blogs


SaveXP.ca featured on CBC Newsworld
IT World Canada Blogs, Canada - Mar 26, 2008
I did an interview with Newsworld’s Suhana Meharchand about the campaign. Links to the full clip below. You’ll need either RealPlayer or QuickTime to view ...


Bugatti Veyron targa confirmed for next year

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 10:37:53 PDT
We’ve known as much for a while, but according to a Georges Keller, a Bugatti spokesperson quoted by Automotive News, a drop-top Veyron is in the works and is due to launch sometime next year.

Web Trends Report: Emergency Radio Broadcasts - wbal


Web Trends Report: Emergency Radio Broadcasts
wbal - 22 hours ago
In his latest Web Trends Report, John Sanders shows you a new Web site that lets you eavesdrop on local emergency radio broadcasts.


Behind Military Analysts, the Pentagon’s Hidden Hand

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 07:41:59 PDT
Hidden behind that appearance of objectivity, though, is a Pentagon information apparatus that has used those analysts in a campaign to generate favorable news coverage of the administration’s wartime performance, an examination by The New York Times has found.

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Sun, 20 Apr 2008 11:18:57 PDT
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Catholicism V Scientology

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 07:27:54 PDT
Blogger News Network - USAWell the Catholic Church has the Pope, while the Scientology movement has Tom Cruise. Being agnostic, I would call this a tie. But being a reasonable human ...

Wendy Thomas 'disappointed' by merger news (The Columbus Dispatch)

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:18:31 PDT
The namesake of Wendy's International reacted negatively today to news that the Dublin-based chain will merge with the parent of Arby's. "We're very disappointed," said Wendy Thomas, daughter of Wendy's founder Dave Thomas.


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Hot trends for April 24, 2008

Diet your way to a longer life? - TimesPR NewsWire | Free Ar

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:05:16 PDT
A recent study at Tufts University shows that people who restrict their calories do not just live longer, they are healthier. In an animal study conducted, the animals actually...

Ask Walter Koenig Your Questions on “The Que?”

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:26:52 PDT
Ever want to ask the legendary Walter Koenig a specific question but never had the chance? If so, you won’t want to miss this opportunity of a lifetime. Roddeberry.com’s new show “The Que?” is the audience’s direct link to submit these questions and interview their special guests. Click here to send them your questions. The deadline to have all questions in is May 2, 2008. Then tune in on May 28, 2008 where the show will be joined by actor, writer, director and teacher Walter Koenig who will b

Russia's Production is About to Peak

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:00:40 PDT
Megaproject contribution from 2005 to 2013, the decline rate is 4%/year with a linear transition period of 6 years starting in 2005. Historical crude oil + condensate production from the EIA. break] When Will Russia Decline? Since 2005, the Russian oil industry has been in constant turmoil. Production growth has also slow down significantly maybe as a result. The Exxon Sakhalin-I project has now reached its peak and production is experiencing a steep decline since. On the upside, many

MPP wants Legislature debates to air live on Web (Toronto Star)

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:42:13 PDT
Ontario is well into the fast-changing Internet age but lags at the very seat of power because citizens can't watch the drama of provincial politics unfold live on their computer screens.

Sam's Club, Costco limit rice purchases

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:15:25 PDT
The two biggest U.S. warehouse retail chains are limiting how much rice customers can buy because of what Sam’s Club, a division of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., called on Wednesday “recent supply and demand trends.”

EF Education First uses Omniture's web analytics

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:37:43 PDT
EF Education First, the world’s largest education company, is using Omniture to help optimise their international business operations, better convert Web site visits into enquiries and improve online sales. The company is using Omniture SiteCatalyst to identify trends and visitor preferences.


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April 24, 2008 News and Trends

This doc hip hops to the top of the world - Winnipeg Sun


This doc hip hops to the top of the world
Winnipeg Sun, Canada - Apr 18, 2008
On Sunday CBC Newsworld has the BBC documentary Massacre at Virginia Tech. It recalls the horrible shooting spree by Seung-Hui Cho on April 16, 2007, ...


Canadian socialist IRONY DU JOUR: CBC calls Zimbabwe’s media “state-run”

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:35:21 PDT
Canadian socialist IRONY DU JOUR: CBC calls Zimbabwe’s media “state-run” This morning, the state-run, state-owned CBC Newsworld state-media employed news anchor, Suhana Meharchand, referred to Zimbabwe’s “state-run news media” and how they are accusing the political opposition of treason. Canada’s state-owned, state-run CBC never refers to itself that way! Now. Countdown to liberals and sundry leftist and downright Marxist CBC apologists emailing me those seething reprimands insisting

Canada - Mortgage Insurance is NOT a sure thing

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 11:56:10 PST
"MarketPlace" was broadcasted on Feb 6 and re-ran on CBC NewsWorld on Feb 9. It was about claims made and declined by the major banks (and their underwriter Canada Life) regarding mortgage insurance that the borrowers took when they assumed their mortgage.Link: http://www.cbc.ca/marketplace/in_denial/

Motor Trend: Is the Earth still producing oil?

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:50:24 PDT
Lost in the big news last week -- the race for the Democratic nomination, the reeling U.S. economy, the ongoing life/death saga that is "Dancing with the Stars" -- came word that a new deep-water exploration area off the coast of Brazil could contain as much as 33 billion barrels of oil.

Peacock Feather Card

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:58:38 PDT
A new greeting card now available at Emelegifts! A hand drawn peacock feather all occasion card… Perfect for sending to a friend who loves peacocks or to keep for yourself and frame as a stunning art piece. Only 1 available at the moment. Peacock Feather Card - $4.50 Tags: greeting cards, handmade, peacock feathergreeting cards, handmade, peacock feather

Cheap Cell Phone Plans

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 07:55:14 PDT
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AllHeadlineNews.com Debuts New“Happy and Upbeat News” Category

Mon, 16 Jan 2006 00:00:01 PST
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (PRWEB) January 16, 2006 -- All Headline News Corp., a leading news and content syndicator, today announced the launch of its“Upbeat and Happy” News content and...

CBC to close Calgary unit of Newsworld - Toronto Star


CBC to close Calgary unit of Newsworld
Toronto Star, Canada - Apr 3, 2008
CALGARY–CBC News will close the Calgary unit of its Newsworld channel as of next month. The public broadcaster announced Thursday that the two hours of ...


Low Cost Fuel Cells wins Clean Tech Innovation Prize

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:02:45 PDT
Out of a field of 16 semi-finalists, a low cost fuel cell project from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory emerged as the winner of a clean technology innovation competition on Tuesday, April 8 at UC Berkeley. A panel of judges representing industry and investment firms chose Low Cost Fuel Cells ahead of second-placed Lagrangian Sensors and finalists Better Battery Capacity and Banyan Energy. The first Venture Lab Clean Tech Innovation Prize was organized by the university’s Center for Entre


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