Monthly Archives: November 2010

Argentine alpargatas foster fashion charity trend (AP)

AP – In a world where fashion and charity are usually associated with glitzy high-society events, a shoe company has proven that anyone can help save the world — one pair of funky canvas shoes at a time. Continue reading

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Capitals get D Hannan from Avs for F Fleischmann (AP)

AP – For years, Alex Ovechkin’s Washington Capitals have won games by outscoring opponents, and general manager George McPhee wanted to add an experienced, stay-at-home blueliner to solidify the defense. Continue reading

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Events: AEGON Tennis Masters, Royal Albert Hall – SEE THE VIDEO (Breaking Travel News)

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Prostate cancer: Watching and waiting may be best (Reuters)

Reuters – Older men with low-risk prostate cancer may be better off getting regular check-ups that rushing to get surgery or radiation, researchers using a computer model suggested on Tuesday. Continue reading

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15 people hurt as storms tear through Miss., La. (AP)

AP – Clarence Taylor slipped on a pair of gloves Tuesday and went to work cleaning up damage from the possible tornado that tore through his hometown. He knows the drill — another twister devastated the area in April, leaving a path of destructio… Continue reading

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Chaffetz calls Postmaster General’s retirement package ‘ridiculous’ (Daily Caller)

Daily Caller – Rep. Jason Chaffetz called the $5.5 million retirement package for outgoing Postmaster General John Potter absurd and unfair in the wake of the United States Postal Service’s announcement that it had lost $8.5 billion this year. Continue reading

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AstraZeneca cancer drug carries toxic risks: FDA (AFP)

AFP – An experimental drug developed by AstraZeneca to treat a rare form of thyroid cancer carries “substantial toxicity” risks, the US Food and Drug Administration warned Tuesday. Continue reading

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UK galleries search for Middle East art

Art insitutions in the UK are increasing their acquisitions of contemporary 20th and 21st century works, particualrly those from the Middle East, rather than traditional western works.This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting C… Continue reading

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Arsenal 2-0 Wigan

Arsenal ease through to the last four of the Carling Cup with a comfortable victory over Wigan.This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.

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How the food safety bill might affect you (The Lookout)

The Lookout – Today — a year and half after it was passed by the House of Representatives –the Senate passed the Food Safety and Modernization Act (SB 510) by a 73-25 margin. The bill still has to be brought into line with the House’s version before … Continue reading

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