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Hot trends for May 01, 2008

Pentagon launches foreign news websites (USA Today)

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:14:00 PDT
The Pentagon is setting up a network of foreign-language news sites and hiring local journalists to create content that promotes U.S. interests.

Mortgages: Mixed economic news keeps U.S. mortgage rates in check (Market Watch)

Thu, 01 May 2008 08:08:50 PDT
Mortgage interest rates changed little this week due to mixed news of higher inflation and a weaker housing market, Freddie Mac’s chief economist said on Thursday.

50 Cent Meets Nelson Mandela In Africa -- And MTV News Is There! (MTV Music Television)

Thu, 01 May 2008 09:19:24 PDT
50 Cent met Nelson Mandela on Wednesday during the MC's concert tour of Africa -- and MTV News was there!

Weekly world news quiz (BBC News)

Thu, 01 May 2008 09:47:02 PDT
At the end of another week, test your knowledge with our world news quiz.

Newport News girl charged with making false abduction report (The Virginian-Pilot)

Thu, 01 May 2008 10:48:53 PDT
NEWPORT NEWS Police have charged a 15-year-old girl with making a false report about being abducted Tuesday. The girl, who wasnandrsquo;t identified because sheandrsquo;s a juvenile, told police that she was abducted about 7:20 a.m. by a man who approached her as she walked to a bus sto ...

Blogger's News Tip: Instapundit Covers '08 EP Bike Trek

Thu, 01 May 2008 10:58:02 PDT
Literally thousands of new and unique visitors will be exposed to the exciting story of the 758 mile Equal Parenting Bike Trek thanks to the world famous blog Instapundit! Instapundit brings more exposure to this event/story than any traditional media source possibly could. This news and political blog averages between 250,000-500,000.

ZOOMCREATOR.COM | VRML to Photography Portal

Thu, 01 May 2008 10:58:26 PDT
A new web portal with links to vrml , photography, 360 vr tours (virtual reality tours), camera reviews, industrial news, rss feeds, forum, flashpix (fpx zoomable images). The site also boosts a flashpix image server were photographers can enquire about hosting there images !

Kerry Blasts NBC for Obsessing Over Wright

Thu, 01 May 2008 11:00:18 PDT
Sen. John Kerry blasted NBC and other cable news networks today for obsessing over Rev. Wright while ignoring the many critical challenges facing the American people. KERRY: Can I say something to you? Obviously it is painful and he said it. You folks need to let go of this

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Thu, 01 May 2008 11:01:20 PDT
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Super delegate switches allegiance - What will pundits do?

Thu, 01 May 2008 11:01:42 PDT
Will Joe Andrew's Audacity trump Jeremiah Wright's mission for fame, or will the pundits go on pandering for ratings? The voters deserve better news reporting as another primary approches, but Andrew has little name recognition despite being a DNC chair. Will following the money mean helping Wright say "Mission Accomplished" or real reporting?

Roger Clemens had an affair with Paulette Dean Daly

Thu, 01 May 2008 11:04:19 PDT
According to the New York Daily News Roger Clemens former Major League Baseball player had an affair with Paulette Dean Daly.His life story is turning out to be a lot like a juicy soap opera as previously he had an affair with country singer Mindy McCready.Paulette is ex-wife of golfer John Daly, and she didn’t exactly deny the...

Good news: Global warming to take a little break for 10 yrs

Thu, 01 May 2008 11:07:12 PDT
Don’t worry, it’s not dead. It’s just resting. By all means, keep holding those mega-concerts.

Happy RSS Awareness Day!

Thu, 01 May 2008 11:10:06 PDT
As you can believe, some people have no idea what an RSS feed or reader is! It is the NEW and upcoming way to keep track of all of your blogs and news sites! It brings all you favorite places on the internet to one reader (my favorite is google reader) to save you time and only keep track of new posts!

Woot Weads the Wire: To The Extreme, I Beat My Wife Like A

Thu, 01 May 2008 11:10:29 PDT
Every week in this space, we’ll take a look at the news and offer our own incisive blend of commentary, analysis, and poop jokes. The news you need, from a voice you can trust, in the 90 seconds you have to spare: that’s Woot Weads the Wire.

UPI NewsTrack Entertainment News (UPI)

Thu, 01 May 2008 11:13:33 PDT
Pellicano makes closing remarks ... Brooke White voted off 'Idol' ... Abdul explains review confusion ... Bardem quits movie musical 'Nine' ... News from United Press International.

How superdelegates can break up with Hillary - 236 - News

Thu, 01 May 2008 11:14:00 PDT
Hystreical!

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Current News for May 01, 2008

TTC Workers and the Right to Strike

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:52:48 PDT
The way the mainstream media has told the story, all is well in Toronto in the aftermath of the passage of legislation in the Ontario Legislature ordering the employees of the Toronto Transit Commission back to work. The subways, buses and streetcars are running and that's all that matters. Something is very wrong with this picture. Fundamental issues are at stake here and they cut right to the heart of our democracy. The right of workers to withdraw their labour in pursuit of improved

Profs in National News Discussing Rising Food Prices

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:36:57 PDT
Prof. David Sparling, associate dean, research and graduate studies for the College of Management and Economics and Prof. Al Weersink, Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, will be featured on 16 CBC radio stations across the country Thursday morning, including Ontario Morning at 6:15 a.m. They will be doing live interviews with each radio station, talking about the reasons for rising global food prices. Sparling was also featured on CBC News Morning Wednesday talking about

Profs in National News

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:36:57 PDT
Prof. David Sparling, associate dean, research and graduate studies for the College of Management and Economics, was featured on CBC News Morning today talking about rising food prices, what the global food shortage means to Canadians and how it progressed to this point. He was interviewed by business reporter Danielle Bochove. Prof. Barry Smit appeared on CBC Newsworld Monday discussing the topic of rising food costs and Canada's international role. The geography professor has expertise in t

First Mr Gay UK winner charged with murder

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:45:24 PDT
Drunk who taunted a gay man to his death faces jail term A man who taunted a gay couple, one of whom died of a heart attack after the incident, faces jail. However, though certain to receive a custodial sentence, Robert Horn has been cleared of causing the death of Malcolm Bryan, who suffered the fatal heart attack during the confrontation in September 2006. Ronaldo in transvestite prostitute confusion International football star Ronaldo, who is currently signed with AC Milan footba

CBC: And now for an honest middle o’ the road perspective… (no—just kidding!)

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:58:19 PDT
CBC: And now for an honest middle o’ the road perspective… (no—just kidding!) News item: dozens of ducks land in an oil sands “tailings” pond in Alberta which is usually protected by bird-scaring techniques to keep the birds away; and are poisoned, and die. It’s a tragedy. Clearly. The company is sad, the government is sad, we’re all sad. No doubt one or two heads will roll, and probably, people will be more careful in the future. We all hope so. And none of us need to be lectured about

Wedding expo to show latest trends - Peninsula On-line

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Wedding expo to show latest trends
Peninsula On-line, Qatar - 5 hours ago
The exhibition will take away this monopoly and bring new trends into the eyes of the public. They won't have to travel round the globe for making wedding ...

USC sociology professor challenges popular diet trends - Daily Trojan Online

USC sociology professor challenges popular diet trends
Daily Trojan Online, CA - 2 hours ago
Barry Glassner's book examines the role of food in American society and the preposterous methods people use to lose weight. If the average American had a ...

And now, a word about color trends - Los Angeles Times

And now, a word about color trends
Los Angeles Times, CA - Apr 29, 2008
I heard some great advice about getting hip with color trends, and I'll share that in a moment. But first, you have get current. As David A. Keeps reported ...

Rocky River seminar covers trends in kitchen and bath renovation ... - The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com

Rocky River seminar covers trends in kitchen and bath renovation ...
The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com, OH - 2 hours ago
Kristina and Craig Meyer still love the 1930s Cape Cod house they bought in Rocky River some 25 years ago. Kristina, who grew up on the same street, ...

Delhi based trader offers his views on prices and trends in open ... - Polymerupdate.com (subscription)