Monthly Archives: November 2010

B&N loss narrows; e-book push weighs on outlook (AP)

AP – Shares of Barnes & Noble Inc. fell sharply before rebounding on Tuesday after the book seller reported a quarterly loss resulting from steep costs to develop its Nook e-reader and weak physical book sales. Continue reading

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Pakistan army chief mused takeover: leaked cables (AFP)

AFP – Pakistan’s army chief mused about forcing out civilian President Asif Ali Zardari who has made preparations for a coup or assassination, leaked US diplomatic cables said Tuesday. Continue reading

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Coach Steve Spurrier back in SEC title game (AP)

AP – Steve Spurrier seemed to be a shell of himself his first few years at South Carolina, unable to rekindle the kind of success he had at Florida. Continue reading

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Bank of America shares fall on WikiLeaks fears

[AP] – Bank of America Corp. stock fell Tuesday afternoon on speculation that it might be the target of a WikiLeaks document release early next year. Continue reading

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Top Chef’s Zac Young Shares His Perfect Holiday Dessert (omg!)

omg! – The Just Desserts finalist tells Us how to make a tasty, spiked fruitcake Continue reading

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Chadian army takes Central African town from rebels (AFP)

AFP – Chadian troops with tanks on Tuesday took control of the northeastern town of Birao in the Central African Republic after it was abandoned by rebel forces, the government and rebels said. Continue reading

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ShowBiz Minute: Madonna, Oscars, Depp (omg!)

omg! – Madonna opens a gym in Mexico City; James Franco and Anne Hathaway are picked as co-hosts for the Oscars; Johnny Depp says Disney hated his Captain Sparrow. (Nov. 30) Continue reading

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Karina Smirnoff On How She Knew Fiance Brad Penny Was ‘The One’ (omg!)

omg! – LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Karina Smirnoff is planning to keep her last name when she and fianc Brad Penny finally tie the knot – and she’s got a good reason to do so. Continue reading

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Obama backs Pentagon report on gay troops (AP)

AP – President Barack Obama is calling on the Senate to act to overturn the “don’t ask, don’t tell” ban on openly gay people serving in the military. Continue reading

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WikiLeaks release: How China sees North Korea (The Christian Science Monitor)

The Christian Science Monitor – • A daily summary of global reports. Continue reading

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